(11) Delayed Gratification – Influences of Culture and Religion
The ability to delay short-term rewards in favor of future achievements, can be beneficial in many situations. Therefore it is [...]
(10) The Marshmallow Test: Is it really about self-control??
For a long time the famous "marshmallow studies" by Walter Mischel were regarded as prototypical experiments to measure self-control. However, [...]
(9) Walter Mischel’s Marshmallow Experiments – Delay of Gratification predicts Life Success?
Only a few experiments drew as much attention as the famous "marshmallow experiments" by Walter Mischel. To test the ability [...]
(8) Self-Control Outdoes Intelligence?
A few years ago, many researchers were in agreement: By far the most important requirement for education and vocational success [...]
(7) Validity – Does your test measure, what it is supposed to measure?
Using bad measuring instruments can have disastrous consequences. Therefore newly developed tests, questionaires, etc. have to meet the highest standards. [...]
(6) Poverty and Intelligence – The poors’ poor mental performance and self-control
People living in poverty often show counterproductive behaviours. On average, poor people use less preventive health care (Katz and Hofer, [...]