The Hypothalamus and the Marshmellow in Children

A study by walter michel found that children who can delay gratification in the marshmalo test is much more positive than those who are impulsive and eat it instantly. It's likely that that's associated with trait conscientiousness, although that specifically has that specific connection has not yet been established. But they seem conceptiually, very, very similar. This emerges in children probably between the ages of two and four. The people who do best across time ar the people who have high ie cues and who work hard. And i would say that's a pretty decent, what would you call it? That our cultures are working properly....