Walter Mischel

Walter Mischel

psychologist United States

Walter Mischel was a prominent psychologist best known for his groundbreaking work on the concept of delayed gratification, particularly through his famous marshmallow experiment. His research has had a profound impact on understanding personality and self-control, influencing how we perceive the relationship between immediate rewards and long-term success.

Born on Feb 22, 1930 (95 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
185,947
Power
1,322$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Brazil 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 211,049,527 185,947 $1,500,000 1,322$
Totals 1 211,049,527 185,947 $1,500,000 1,322$
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Recent Mentions

Brazil Brazil: Walter Mischel developed the Marshmallow Test in 1970 to study self-control in children. 8

O Globo: Por que é tão difícil não gastar demais no Natal? Neurocientista explica como fortalecer sua força de vontade

Switzerland Switzerland: Walter Mischel conducted the famous Marshmallow study at Stanford University in the 1960s, exploring self-control in children. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Selbstdisziplin erlernen: Warum Selbstkontrolle glücklich macht

Germany Germany: Walter Mischel is known for his Marshmallow Tests that explored children's ability to delay gratification. 9

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Belohnungsaufschub und Kultur: Studie ermittelt globale Unterschiede - Wissen