A Recent Longitudinal Study Revealed That the Ability to Delay

question 103

Multiple Choice

A recent longitudinal study revealed that the ability to delay gratification at the age of 4 was linked to

• A)increased obesity in adulthood.
• B)lower body mass index in adulthood.
• C)attentional problems in middle school.
• D)poor peer relations during adolescence.

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Definitions:

Blinking

A rapid, reflexive closure of the eyelid to protect the eye from foreign objects, dryness, or to spread tears across and remove irritants from the surface of the eye.

Interpreter

A person or system that translates spoken or written language from one language to another or someone who helps to clarify or explain informations or data.

Right Hemisphere

The hemisphere of the brain that is typically associated with processing visual and spatial information, recognition of faces, and the interpretation of emotions and expressions.

Left Hemisphere

The left side of the brain, which is typically associated with analytical tasks, language processing, and logic.