In Comparison with All of the Other Children in His

question 79

Multiple Choice

In comparison with all of the other children in his class, Michael was much better at sitting in front of a tasty treat without eating it. Which of the following can we predict about Michael as he grows up?

• A) He will likely lose this ability as he grows older.
• B) He will be more self-reliant and perform better under stress as an adult.
• C) He will likely feel as if he has been cheated out of many things and will become impatient as an adult.
• D) He will likely make friends more quickly in social settings.

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