An evaluation of toy quality for increasing self-control in typically developing preschool children.
Children often make impulsive choices, and previous research has shown that access to activities during the delay may enhance self-control (e.g., Newquist, Dozier, & Neidert, 2012). The purpose of the current study was to extend the results of Newquist et al. (2012) by comparing the effects of access to low-preference, moderate-preference, and high-preference toys during delays. Results showed that (a) all toys increased self-control for 2 participants when toys were available for all choice options and (b) high-preference toys (and sometimes moderate-preference toys) increased self-control for 3 participants when the toys were available only for large delayed choices.
University of Kansas.
Jessica F
JF
Juanico
University of Kansas. cdozier@ku.edu.
Claudia L
CL
Dozier
California State University, Fresno.
Steven W
SW
Payne
University of Kansas.
Julie A
JA
Ackerlund Brandt
Southern Illinois University.
Erica S
ES
Jowett Hirst
D002675:Child, Preschool; D002755:Choice Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation / Q000502:physiology*; D010988:Play and Playthings; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology; D000068356:Self-Control / Q000523:psychology*
children; delay; reinforcement; self-control; toy quality