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?

A. It is likely that Evelyn was securely attached in preschool.
B. She has always been skilled at delaying gratification.
C. Evelyn achieves consistently high scores on tests of impulsivity.
D. It is likely that Evelyn scored relatively high on an IQ test in elementary school.

Answer: B

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