Delayed gratification and the quest to bridge the person-situation debate.

Are behaviors innate, or are they shaped by our surroundings?David Epstein poses this question as he examines the person-situation debate through the lens of the famed marshmallow test, an experiment in the self-control of children. Simple strategies can be taught to help delay gratification, which...

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Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Big Think, 2019.
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Summary:Are behaviors innate, or are they shaped by our surroundings?David Epstein poses this question as he examines the person-situation debate through the lens of the famed marshmallow test, an experiment in the self-control of children. Simple strategies can be taught to help delay gratification, which suggests our personality traits can undergo change depending on context.
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