Walter Mischel
The Marshmallow Test : Understanding Self-control and How To...
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A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behaviour later in life?Walter Mischels now iconic marshmallow test, one of the most famous experiments in the history of psychology, proved that the ability to delay gratification is critical to living a successful and fulfilling life selfcontrol not only predicts higher marks in school, better social and cognitive functioning, and a greater sense of selfworth it also helps us manage stress, pursue goals more effectively, and cope with painful emotions. But is willpower prewired, or can it be taught? In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Mischel draws on decades of compelling research and life examples to explore the nature of willpower, identifying the cognitive skills and mental mechanisms that enable it and showing how these can be applied to challenges in everyday lifefrom weight control to quitting smoking, overcoming heartbreak, making major decisions, and planning for retirement. With profound implications for the choices we make in parenting, education, public policy and selfcare, The Marshmallow Test will change the way we think about who we are and what we can be. And since, as Mischel argues, a life with too much selfcontrol can be as unfulfilling as one with too little, this book will also teach you when its time to ring the bell and enjoy that marshmallow.
Binding: Paperback;336 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: JM; Weight: 358 g; Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 23
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A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behaviour later in life?Walter Mischels now iconic marshmallow test, one of the most famous experiments in the history of psychology, proved that the ability to delay gratification is critical to living a successful and fulfilling life selfcontrol not only predicts higher marks in school, better social and cognitive functioning, and a greater sense of selfworth it also helps us manage stress, pursue goals more effectively, and cope with painful emotions. But is willpower prewired, or can it be taught? In his groundbreaking new book, Dr. Mischel draws on decades of compelling research and life examples to explore the nature of willpower, identifying the cognitive skills and mental mechanisms that enable it and showing how these can be applied to challenges in everyday lifefrom weight control to quitting smoking, overcoming heartbreak, making major decisions, and planning for retirement. With profound implications for the choices we make in parenting, education, public policy and selfcare, The Marshmallow Test will change the way we think about who we are and what we can be. And since, as Mischel argues, a life with too much selfcontrol can be as unfulfilling as one with too little, this book will also teach you when its time to ring the bell and enjoy that marshmallow.
Binding: Paperback;336 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: JM; Weight: 358 g; Dimensions: 129 x 198 x 23
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
Walter Mischel
The Marshmallow Test : Understanding Self-control and How To...
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