Research indicates that over the long term, people who are able to defer gratification are A. typically sore losers B. more successful in their lives C. genetically inferior D. likely to go into banking for a career

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.

a.indigo and cochineal

b.animal hides

c.silver and gold

e.cacao beans and sugarcane

rain should be the answer.