In examining the relationship between delay of gratification at age 4 and later adolescent behavior, Mischel found that the childhood ability to delay gratification was positively correlated with __________ in adolescence.
A) academic and social competence
B) attentiveness and verbal fluency
C) general coping ability
D) self-reliance
E) all of the above

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Mischel's study found that the ability to delay gratification at age 4 was positively correlated with academic and social competence, attentiveness and verbal fluency, general coping ability, and self-reliance in adolescence. Therefore, all of the above choices are the best answer.

In Examining the Relationship Between Delay of Gratification at Age