Pre-Experiment Questionnaire

Are you usually able to wait for something you want, even if you must wait for a while?

• Yes, almost always

• Sometimes

• Rarely

• No, almost never

How patient do you consider yourself to be when waiting for something you really want?

• Very patient

• Moderately patient

• Somewhat patient

• Not patient at all

How well do you think you can control your impulses (e.g., not giving in to temptations) in general?

• Very well

• Moderately well

• Somewhat well

• Not well at all

When you're faced with a difficult task or a problem, how likely are you to stick with it until you find a solution?

• Very likely

• Moderately likely

• Somewhat likely

• Not likely at all

Do you tend to make decisions quickly without thinking them through?

• Almost never

• Sometimes

• Quite often

• Almost always

How often do you find it hard to resist acting on a sudden idea or urge?

• Almost never

• Sometimes

• Quite often

• Almost always

When you need to wait for something you want, what strategies do you usually use to help you wait? (Check all that apply.)

•  Distract myself with another activity

•  Think about the long-term benefits of waiting

•  Remind myself that patience pays off

• Take deep breaths and stay calm

•  Seek support from friends or family

How important do you think it is to be able to delay gratification and resist immediate rewards?

• Very important

• Somewhat important

• Not very important

• Not important at all