According to the data on delay of gratification shown in class, which of the following is FALSE? Delay of gratification

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Question restatement: The prompt asks which statement about delay of gratification is FALSE.
Option A: 'is inherited from parents to children' This suggests a simple inheritance model. In reality, delay of gratification does show heritable components in twin and family studies, but behavior is also shaped by environment, parenting, and learning experiences. So while there is a genetic influence, saying it is purely inherited from parents to children oversimplifies the mechanism. It's partially true but not fully capturing the nuance, making it potentially misleading if taken as a strict statement.
Option B: 'is ontogenetically discontinuous from birth to adolescence' Ontogenetic development refers to the growth trajectory across development. Delay of gratification typically develops gradually with improving self-control and executive function across childhood and adolescence rather than appearing in a single jump or being discontinuous. The claim of discontinuity is thus questionable and likely false because empirical findings generally describe a gradual, continuous development rather than abrupt shifts.
Option C: 'predicts the success in planning tasks at the age of 40' Longitudinal research on delay of gratification has linked early self-control to a range of later life outcomes, including planning, academics, and other goal-directed behaviors in adulthood. So this statement aligns with observed associations between early delay of gratification and later planning-related performance, supporting its truth.
Option D: 'is important to academic achievement' A substantial body of literature shows that higher delay of gratification correlates with better academic performance, as self-control and the ability to regulate impulses contribute to sustained studying and task completion. This option reflects a well-supported claim about educational outcomes.
Summary of reasoning: Option B stands out as the statement that conflicts with the typical developmental pattern of delay of gratification, which is generally viewed as developing gradually over time rather than being ontogenetically discontinuous. Options A, C, and D capture nuances supported by research, though each has caveats (for A, nuance about genetics versus environment; for C and D, broad associations that are correlational rather than strictly causal).

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According to the data on delay of gratification shown in class, which of the following is FALSE? Delay of gratification

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