Self-control involves choosing between long-term reinforcers and short-term reinforcers, both of which have relative values that can shift over time.

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Self-control involves making choices between immediate gratification and delayed gratification, which can vary in their perceived value over time. Therefore, it is true that both short-term and long-term reinforcers have relative values that can shift over time.

Self-Control Involves Choosing Between Long-Term Reinforcers and Short-Term Reinforcers, Both