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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The study found that the ability to delay gratification at age four was linked to a lower BMI in adulthood. This suggests that those who were able to delay gratification at an early age may have developed healthy eating habits and self-control that led to maintaining a healthy weight later in life.

A Recent Longitudinal Study Revealed That the Ability to Delay