Walter Mischel

Walter Mischel

psychologist Unknown

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
57,528
Power
2,853$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Germany 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 83,783,942 51,433 $3,845,000 2,360$
Switzerland 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 6,095 $700,000 493$
Totals 2 92,438,564 57,528 $4,545,000 2,853$
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Recent Mentions

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