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...
| Format: | Video |
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| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
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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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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed September 16, 2022). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (4 minutes) |
| Playing Time: | 00:03:46 |