In a classic study of delay of gratification, it was observed how long 4-year-olds could wait for a larger treat when they had a smaller treat in front of them. Children who could wait longer, or who did not give in and eat the smaller treat, __________
a. had higher educational achievement only
b. had higher social competence only
c. had higher educational achievement and social competence in adolescence
d. showed short-term but no long-term differences in educational achievement and social competence
Answer: C
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