Bibliograph

The marshmallow test, mastering self-control, Walter Mischel

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The marshmallow test, mastering self-control, Walter Mischel

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The marshmallow test

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

868040713

Responsibility statement

Walter Mischel

Sub title

mastering self-control

Summary

Psychologist Walter Mischel, designer of the well-known Marshmallow Test, explains what self-control is and how to master it

Table Of Contents

Delay ability : enabling self-control. In Stanford University's Surprise Room ; How they do it ; Thinking hot and cool ; The roots of self-control ; The best-laid plans ; Idle grasshoppers and busy ants ; Is it prewired? The new genetics -- From marshmallows in pre-K to money in 401(k). The engine of success : "I think I can!" ; Your future self ; Beyond the here and now ; Protecting the hurt self : self-distancing ; Cooling painful emotions ; The psychological immune system ; When smart people act stupid ; If-Then signatures of personality ; The paralyzed will ; Will fatigue -- From lab to life. Marshmallows and public policy l Applying core strategies ; Human nature

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