Library Research Guides: ENG 075 Dr. O'Brien: Marshmallow test

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"marshmallow experiment" OR "marshmallow test"
"attention span"
"delayed reinforcement" OR "delayed gratification" OR "delay of gratification"
"self-control" OR "self discipline"
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"decision making"

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Related journal articles

"The Effects of Presenting Delays before and After Task Completion on Self-Control Responding in Children with Behavior Disorders."
Gadaire, Dana M., Wayne W. Fisher, and Mark Steege. "The Effects of Presenting Delays before and After Task Completion on Self-Control Responding in Children with Behavior Disorders." Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis 47.1 (2014): 192-7. Web. 4 Mar. 2015.
Desire: The New Hot Spot in Self-Control Research
Hofmann, Wilhelm, and Lotte Van Dillen. "Desire: The New Hot Spot in Self-Control Research." Current Directions in Psychological Science 21.5 (2012): 317-22. Web. 4 Mar. 2015.
Rational snacking: Young children’s decision-making on the marshmallow task is moderated by beliefs about environmental reliability
Kidd, Celeste, Holly Palmeri, and Richard N. Aslin. "Rational Snacking: Young Children?s Decision-Making on the Marshmallow Task is Moderated by Beliefs about Environmental Reliability." Cognition 126.1 (2013): 109-14. Web. 4 Mar. 2015.

From abstract: "Here we provide evidence that, in addition to self-control, children’s wait-times are modulated by an implicit, rational decision-making process that considers environmental reliability"
"A Mindful Child may be a Focused One: Advocates Say Grade-School Children can Benefit from the Practice; but Critics See Religion in Disguise."
Holland, Emily. "Unleashing Innovation: Health Care (A Special Report) --- A Mindful Child may be a Focused One: Advocates Say Grade-School Children can Benefit from the Practice; but Critics See Religion in Disguise." Wall Street Journal, Eastern edition ed.Feb 17 2015. ProQuest. Web. 4 Mar. 2015 .