The classic "Marshmallow Experiment" and follow-up studies demonstrated that
A)delay of gratification by young children was related to several negative outcomes in adulthood.
B)sugar intake has little impact on children's hyperactivity.
C)the more sweets young children with ADHD consume when unsupervised,the greater the likelihood that they will have traffic violations as adults.
D)marshmallows are more reinforcing than Oreos for children with ADHD but not for nondisabled children.

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The classic "Marshmallow Experiment" and follow-up studies demonstrated that delay of gratification by young children was related to several negative outcomes in adulthood, such as lower SAT scores, poorer health, and lower levels of self-control.

The Classic "Marshmallow Experiment" and Follow-Up Studies Demonstrated That