A recent twist on the famous "marshmallow test" for children finds that environment and experience play a big role in a child's ability to resist temptation. Christie Nicholson reports

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Folge vom 15.10.2012Helping Your Child Delay Gratification
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Folge vom 01.10.2012When We Hear a SoundWe tend to notice sounds that appear much more often and accurately than sounds that vanish. Christie Nicholson reports
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Folge vom 23.09.2012The Difference between Honesty and CheatingA recent study finds that where we sign a document can influence our tendency to be honest or cheat. Christie Nicholson reports
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Folge vom 16.09.2012When the Bride Has DoubtNew research finds that prenuptial doubt predicts marital separation, especially when that doubt comes from the bride. Christie Nicholson reports