January 2013 PMID 23063236

Rational snacking: young children's decision-making on the marshmallow task is moderated by beliefs about environmental reliability.

Celeste Kidd, Holly Palmeri, Richard N Aslin

Mentions

133
Peak: 2 in Jan 2021
across 5 sources since Jun 2019

Extended reach

5,415
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Total likes

73

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Jun 2019 – Jun 2024

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the group shows a positive reception with some engaging comments about how children's beliefs about environment influence their patience, as seen in phrases like 'recalling the importance of environmental reliability' and 'rethinking decision-making in children.' The tone varies from supportive to reflective, emphasizing the study's significance in understanding human behavior and development.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the importance of environmental factors in children's decision-making, indicating general support for the study's conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions display a moderate level of curiosity, with mentions of concepts like 'delayed gratification,' 'environmental reliability,' and references to other research, showing some engagement but not exhaustive.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific methods, such as the marshmallow paradigm, and comment on the ongoing nature of research, demonstrating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Several discussions highlight the article's implications for understanding child development and decision-making, suggesting the study's findings could influence future research and perspectives.

Abstract in brief

  • Children's ability to wait for a bigger reward, like in the marshmallow task, is influenced not just by self-control but also by their beliefs about how reliable their environment is.
  • When children are in an environment they see as reliable, they tend to wait longer, whereas those in unreliable environments wait less, indicating their decision to delay gratification is based on a rational assessment of the situation.
  • This study suggests that children's waiting times are driven by an implicit decision-making process that considers environmental stability, meaning their beliefs about the world's reliability affect how long they are willing to wait for rewards.]

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Alexander D'Angelo
@SirJasperRules · X

@sargoth @meatwithdreams [18] Kidd, Celeste; Palmeri, Holly; Aslin, Richard N. (2013). "Rational snacking: Young children's decision-making on the marshmallow task is moderated by beliefs about environmental reliability". Cognition. 126 (1): 109–114.

Jan 3, 2021 · 52 likes · 1 share · 322 followers View post →
KinderSchaffenWissen
@kischawi · X

Kidd, C., Palmeri, H., & Aslin, R. N. (2013). Rational snacking: Young children’s decision-making on the marshmallow task is moderated by beliefs about environmental reliability. Cognition, 126(1), 109-114.⁠ #kischawi #kinderschaffenwissen

Nov 18, 2022 · 3 likes · 216 followers View post →
Mittal ADAPT Lab
@AdaptProg · X

This paper re-examines the Marshmallow Paradigm in the context of environmental reliability. It stood out to me as a reminder of the dynamic nature of research and how at its core, science should be an ongoing discourse. -@GiljenMaksim #influentialpapers https://t.co/FhPXwsGRpl

Mar 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 910 followers View post →
くらんぽん
@clampon · X

もっと辿るとCeleste Kidd, Holly Palmeri, and Richard N. Ashlin "Rational Snacking: Young Children's Decision-Making on the Marshmallow Task Is Moderated by Beliefs About Enviromenal Reliability"(2013)まで行くらしいというのが分かり、めちゃくちゃスッキリしてしまった

Feb 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 427 followers View post →
Lily FitzGibbon
@FitzyLily · X

@SimonvBaal @kaitlynmwerner This brings to mind @celestekidd 's fantastic article reconsidering individual differences in children's delay of gratification https://t.co/AKhwRwqmAy

May 10, 2022 · 1 like · 685 followers View post →
Jayden van Horik
@Jayden_vanHorik · X

@AndyDHigginson Kidd et al. (2013) Rational snacking: Young children’s decision-making on the marshmallow task is moderated by beliefs about environmental reliability. Cognition. Michaelson et al. (2013) Delaying gratification depends on social trust. Frontiers in Psychology.

Jun 13, 2019 · 1 like · 254 followers View post →

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Stef Benstead
@StefBenstead · X

Kidd et al (2013) Rational snacking: Young children’s decision-making on the marshmallow task is moderated by beliefs about environmental reliability. Cognition 126(1):109-114 https://t.co/DzFpwijVIm

Jun 24, 2024 · 1,102 followers View post →
KinderSchaffenWissen
@kischawi · X

Kidd, C., Palmeri, H., & Aslin, R. N. (2013). Rational snacking: Young children’s decision-making on the marshmallow task is moderated by beliefs about environmental reliability. Cognition, 126(1), 109-114.⁠ #kischawi #kinderschaffenwissen

Nov 18, 2022 · 3 likes · 216 followers View post →
Aitch El Shaken
@hlshaken · X

@wil_da_beast630 Environmental reliability plays a huge role in terms of rational decision making & delayed gratification. If we can't talk about IQ, we should talk about a Delayed Gratification Quotient, as well as measures of Environmental Reliability. https://t.co/OCQDKHlktq

Jun 28, 2022 · 759 followers View post →
Lily FitzGibbon
@FitzyLily · X

@SimonvBaal @kaitlynmwerner This brings to mind @celestekidd 's fantastic article reconsidering individual differences in children's delay of gratification https://t.co/AKhwRwqmAy

May 10, 2022 · 1 like · 685 followers View post →
mary beth deline
@MBdeline99 · X

@Bob_Wachter https://t.co/CKjnS7GmV4

Feb 14, 2022 · 2 followers View post →
Mittal ADAPT Lab
@AdaptProg · X

This paper re-examines the Marshmallow Paradigm in the context of environmental reliability. It stood out to me as a reminder of the dynamic nature of research and how at its core, science should be an ongoing discourse. -@GiljenMaksim #influentialpapers https://t.co/FhPXwsGRpl

Mar 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 910 followers View post →
くらんぽん
@clampon · X

もっと辿るとCeleste Kidd, Holly Palmeri, and Richard N. Ashlin "Rational Snacking: Young Children's Decision-Making on the Marshmallow Task Is Moderated by Beliefs About Enviromenal Reliability"(2013)まで行くらしいというのが分かり、めちゃくちゃスッキリしてしまった

Feb 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 427 followers View post →
Emory
@AceOfFlutes · X

RT @SirJasperRules: @sargoth @meatwithdreams [18] Kidd, Celeste; Palmeri, Holly; Aslin, Richard N. (2013). "Rational snacking: Young childr…

Jan 3, 2021 · 1 share · 43 followers View post →
Alexander D'Angelo
@SirJasperRules · X

@sargoth @meatwithdreams [18] Kidd, Celeste; Palmeri, Holly; Aslin, Richard N. (2013). "Rational snacking: Young children's decision-making on the marshmallow task is moderated by beliefs about environmental reliability". Cognition. 126 (1): 109–114.

Jan 3, 2021 · 52 likes · 1 share · 322 followers View post →
Jayden van Horik
@Jayden_vanHorik · X

@AndyDHigginson Kidd et al. (2013) Rational snacking: Young children’s decision-making on the marshmallow task is moderated by beliefs about environmental reliability. Cognition. Michaelson et al. (2013) Delaying gratification depends on social trust. Frontiers in Psychology.

Jun 13, 2019 · 1 like · 254 followers View post →