Walter Mischel's procedure in which preschool children were asked to wait for a considerable amount of time in order to receive a greater number of treats was designed to assess which characteristic?

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Walter Mischel's procedure, known as the Marshmallow Test, was designed to assess delay of gratification or the ability to resist temptation and delay an immediate reward for a greater reward in the future. Children who were able to delay gratification for a longer period of time were found to have better outcomes in terms of academic achievement, emotional regulation, and social competence later in life.

Walter Mischel's Procedure in Which Preschool Children Were Asked to Wait