Walter Mischel gave preschoolers a choice between one marshmallow now and two marshmallows when he returns a few minutes later.Children who chose to wait for two marshmallows demonstrated

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Children who chose to wait for two marshmallows demonstrated the ability to delay gratification, which is the ability to resist an immediate reward in order to obtain a larger or better future reward. This ability has been linked to greater success in life, including better academic performance, higher social competence, and better emotional regulation.

Walter Mischel Gave Preschoolers a Choice Between One Marshmallow Now