Table 2 Behavioral Battery of Impulsivity and Inhibitory Control
Task | Activity | Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
Draw-a-Circle | Draw a circle on paper template, as slow as possible | Difference score, “regular” – “slow” drawing |
Walk-a-Line | Walk along line marked on floor as slow as possible | Difference score, “regular” – “slow” walking |
Long Speech | Listen to long and boring soliloquy from researcher | # interruptions; time to 1st interruption |
Peeking | Wait in room while researcher leaves, with “treat” hidden under a cup | Does child “peek”? Does child eat treat? Latency to first peek |
Money | Choose between receiving a single $1 bill immediately vs. two $1 bills at the next visit | Selection of immediate vs delayed reward |
Prize-Choosing | Child chooses prizes out of a very large bin full of attractive age-appropriate prizes | Timed latency to prize selection |
Newspaper Ripping | Child is given a section of newspaper and asked to rip it into small strips | Time spent; Coding of mood/exuberance; Number of strips created |