Evelyn always scored at the top of her class in elementary and high school. Now, as an adult, she is a successful executive. If Evelyn had taken part in the "marshmallow study" conducted nearly 50 years ago, what would researchers most likely have discovered about Evelyn?

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The "marshmallow study" tested children's ability to delay gratification by offering them a choice between one small reward immediately or two small rewards if they waited for a short amount of time. Those who were able to delay gratification and wait for the larger reward tended to have better life outcomes in areas such as academics and career success. Given that Evelyn scored at the top of her class and is now a successful executive, it is likely that she has always been skilled at delaying gratification.

Evelyn Always Scored at the Top of Her Class in Elementary