Background Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Gratification
A
The ability to delay gratification refers to the ability to resist a small reward now in favour of a greater reward in future
2
Q
Marshmallow test
A
Walter Mischel developed the test
They would eat one marshmallow now, or get another if they wait 15 minutes
3
Q
Sample of marshmallow test
A
Sample of 4 year old children from america in 1960s
Those who couldn’t wait were ‘low delayers’
