Synopsis
Professor Casey explains her research into delayed gratification and the impact this has on behaviour.
- Programme: Mind Changers
- Episode: Walter Mischel's Marshmallow Study
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Psychology | Biological Psychology | Delayed gratification. Marshmallow study.
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