Delayed gratification — the ability to sacrifice an immediate reward for a more valuable one in the future — can tell us a lot about intelligence. While once believed to be a uniquely human trait, ...

When was the last time you checked your phone? A minute ago? Maybe even a few seconds ago? For many of us, our phones have become extensions of our arms, and we find ourselves checking them constantly ...

Editorial: The marshmallow test is one of the best demonstrations of humans struggling to opt for delayed reward over instant gratification. Children are asked to sit with a marshmallow in front of ...

In government as in life, sometimes a good idea takes time to take root. Delayed gratification is still gratifying, though, and that’s what I experienced this week when an announcement confirmed ...

This might be difficult to hear, but if you’re addicted to quick wins in business, you could sabotage your future. Instant gratification culture has created an illusion that success happens overnight, ...