One of the Most Remarkable Findings of Goleman's Marshmallow Study

question 70

Multiple Choice

One of the most remarkable findings of Goleman's marshmallow study was that

• A) the results correlated to later SAT scores.
• B) some 4-year-olds did not like marshmallows.
• C) those who delayed gratification tended to be shy later in life.
• D) better students took the marshmallow more quickly.
• E) most children waited about five minutes before eating the marshmallow.

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