At the age of five, Connie is better able to delay gratification than Gerald. At which of the following will Connie NOT be better than Gerald when they are adolescents?
A) academic achievement
B) frustration tolerance
C) need for affiliation
D) social competency

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Delaying gratification is a component of self-control and self-regulation, which are important for success in various domains such as academic achievement, frustration tolerance, and social competency. However, there is no clear connection between delay of gratification and the need for affiliation. Therefore, it is likely that Connie's ability to delay gratification will not give her an advantage over Gerald in terms of the need for affiliation.

At the Age of Five, Connie Is Better Able to Delay