Answer: B. more successful in their lives
Explanation: A characteristics of successful individuals in life is the unique ability to defer or delay gratification according to research. Delayed or deferred gratification is the process an individual undergoes when he/she resists the temptation of an immediate reward or satisfaction in preference for a later reward. Making the effort to delay gratification often improves self-control, discipline, the ability to manage impulses and ultimately helps the individual in achieving long-term goals quicker leading to more successful individuals.