The most famous study of ___ is the "marshmallow test" (Mischel et al.,1972).

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The "marshmallow test" is a study of delay of gratification, which involves children being offered a choice between one small reward (e.g. a marshmallow) immediately or two small rewards if they wait for a period of time. The study explored how children's ability to delay gratification relates to various outcomes later in life, such as academic success and social skills.

The Most Famous Study of ___ Is the "Marshmallow Test