A Recent Longitudinal Study Revealed That the Ability to Delay

question 94

Multiple Choice

A recent longitudinal study revealed that the ability to delay gratification at the age of four 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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