The ability to delay gratification at four years of age is positively related to __________ during adolescence.
A) distractibility when trying to concentrate
B) a tendency to go to pieces under stress
C) the likeliness to yield to temptation
D) SAT scores

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The ability to delay gratification at a young age has been linked to higher cognitive abilities, self-control, and achievement in various domains, including academic performance. Therefore, it is likely that those who were able to delay gratification at age four would have higher SAT scores during adolescence. Options A, B, and C are unlikely to be positively related to the ability to delay gratification.

The Ability to Delay Gratification at Four Years of Age