J Pers Soc Psychol February 1972 PMID 5010404

Cognitive and attentional mechanisms in delay of gratification.

W Mischel, E B Ebbesen, A R Zeiss

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The text discusses how our brain processes and controls the ability to wait for a better reward instead of choosing an immediate but smaller option, highlighting the roles of cognition and attention in this delay of gratification.
It explains that certain cognitive strategies and attentional focus can influence our capacity to resist temptations, involving specific brain areas responsible for self-control and decision-making.
The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding these mechanisms, as they have implications for behaviors related to self-regulation, impulse control, and long-term goal achievement.]

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Quem quiser o DOI da pesquisa original https://t.co/4245FgGezg

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The famous marshmellow study: Cognitive and attentional mechanisms in delay of gratification. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/13BmNGDKLr

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