Tests of __________ for young children have been found to predict success in both elementary and secondary schools.

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Multiple studies have found that tests of delay of gratification, or the ability to resist an immediate reward for a larger reward in the future, are strong predictors of academic success in both elementary and secondary schools. In fact, some researchers argue that delay of gratification may be a more important predictor of success than measures of cognitive ability, such as IQ. Self-esteem and self-awareness have not been found to have consistent predictive power for academic success in young children.

Tests of __________ for Young Children Have Been Found to Predict