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Psychologists discover connection between a 'calm mind' and better capacity for self-control

People who have a "calmer mind"—that is, their neuronal processes take longer on average and whirl around less than others—have greater self-control. This was the finding of Dr. Tobias Kleinert, Prof. Dr. Markus Heinrichs ...

Aug 15, 2022

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New insights on the significance of willpower to self-control

In Greek mythology, the story of Odysseus and the Sirens illustrates a paradigmatic example of self-control.

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Delaying gratification: How do children react to waiting in different cultures?

Overcoming impulses to enjoy here-and-now rewards in order to attain later benefits is fundamental to achieving goals. Such delaying of gratification is often measured by the well-known "marshmallow task" in which children ...

Jul 13, 2022

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Individual Behavior: Self-Control

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Psychologists discover connection between a 'calm mind' and better capacity for self-control

New insights on the significance of willpower to self-control

Delaying gratification: How do children react to waiting in different cultures?

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