Noor and Ahmad,4-year-old twins,are shopping with their mother.She offers to buy them each a small cookie now or a large toy later if they are good during the shopping trip.Noor takes the cookie,but Ahmad waits for the toy.Based on this,who will be more successful in high school?
A) Noor, because he has a higher achievement motivation
B) Noor, because he can delay gratification
C) Ahmad, because he can delay gratification
D) Ahmad, because he has a higher achievement motivation

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Ahmad is more likely to be successful in high school because he demonstrates the ability to delay gratification, which is associated with better self-control and long-term success.

Noor and Ahmad,4-Year-Old Twins,are Shopping with Their Mother