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2D:4D digit ratio predicts delay of gratification in preschoolers.


ABSTRACT: We replicate the Stanford marshmallow experiment with a sample of 141 preschoolers and find a correlation between lack of self-control and 2D:4D digit ratio. Children with low 2D:4D digit ratio are less likely to delay gratification. Low 2D:4D digit ratio may indicate high fetal testosterone. If this hypothesis is true, our finding means high fetal testosterone children are less likely to delay gratification.

SUBMITTER: Da Silva S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4260846 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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2D:4D digit ratio predicts delay of gratification in preschoolers.

Da Silva Sergio S   Moreira Bruno B   Da Costa Newton N  

PloS one 20141209 12


We replicate the Stanford marshmallow experiment with a sample of 141 preschoolers and find a correlation between lack of self-control and 2D:4D digit ratio. Children with low 2D:4D digit ratio are less likely to delay gratification. Low 2D:4D digit ratio may indicate high fetal testosterone. If this hypothesis is true, our finding means high fetal testosterone children are less likely to delay gratification. ...[more]

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