Delay of Gratification
- Resisting immediate temptations in favor of larger later rewards
- Predicts many future outcoes
- Job performance ,criminality, health, social skills, academic achievement
- Emotion regulation
Things that affect development:
- Epigenetics
- Navigating physical enviornment (motor)
- Attention and learning
- School experiences, social interactions
- Attachment
And now cultural conventions that can lead to better outcomes (social expectations of delaying gratifications) - Munakata study between American/Japenese kids on waiting for presents/food