Which of these actions is an example of acting on an impulse rather than practicing delayed gratification?

a. turning down a cigar even though many of your friends smoke

b. sticking to your workout routine instead of skipping it to see a movie

c. staying up late to watch a new tv show instead of getting sleep

d. ordering a salad instead of a burger at lunch

Explanation:

Delayed gratification is the ability of resisting the temptation of an immediate reward. It means to wait for a bigger reward that's not present at the moment.

For example, staying up late to watch a new TV show instead of getting sleep is an example of lacking delayed gratification, because we couldn't resits the temptation of seeing that new TV show.

The counterpart of delayed gratification is acting on an impulse, a immediate desire at the moment that will make you feel good at that time.

So, if you look all choices, you would find that option C describes an action driven by an impulse and immediate gratification instead of a delayed gratification.

Other options actually are delayed gratification, turning down a cigar, sticking to your workout and ordering salad are behaviour that seek for a greater gratification later.

Therefore, the right answer is C.

activity

the category "activity" includes exercise, rest and sleep. there is much confusion about the role that exercise and sleep play in health. like diet, activity is an area where each person can take control.    

vigorous physical activity puts demands on all body systems to work harder. the body responds to these demands by becoming stronger and more efficient. the health benefits of exercise include improved metabolism, increased muscle and bone strength, more efficient cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) function, larger lung capacity, tension reduction, and improved sleep.

the most efficient way to obtain these benefits is through regular aerobic exercise. aerobic exercise involves the large muscles of the body, particularly the legs. examples include brisk walking, jogging, swimming and bike riding. exercise is most enjoyable when it is incorporated into recreation and becomes a regular part of your normal daily activities.

the benefits of regular aerobic activity are becoming more widely understood and accepted; however, the benefits of sleep are often ignored. sleep deprivation can suppress the body's immune system, and has been associated with depression. healing activity is accentuated during sleep. two aspects of sleep must be considered: quality and quantity.

many people just don't allow enough time for sleep. they regard it as a waste of time and use drugs such as caffeine to stimulate their exhausted bodies into action. some people allow plenty of time for sleep, but the quality of their sleep is poor. regular exercise is often effective in people improve their ability to fall asleep. physically fit people spend more of their sleeping time in deep sleep, and in rem (rapid eye movement), or dreaming sleep, the more restorative stages of sleep. people who are getting enough sleep wake spontaneously and feel refreshed.

psychology

psychological health is characterized by high self-esteem and is dependent on two primary features: productive activity and effective interpersonal skills.

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