{"product_id":"the-marshmallow-test","title":"The Marshmallow Test","description":"\u003cb\u003eRenowned psychologist Walter Mischel, designer of the famous Marshmallow Test, explains what self-control is and how to master it.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A child is presented with a marshmallow and given a choice: Eat this one now, or wait and enjoy two later. What will she do? And what are the implications for her behavior later in life? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The world's leading expert on self-control, Walter Mischel has proven that the ability to delay gratification is critical for a successful life, predicting higher SAT scores, better social and cognitive functioning, a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of self-worth. But is willpower prewired, or can it be taught? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Marshmallow Test\u003c\/i\u003e, Mischel explains how self-control can be mastered and applied to challenges in everyday life--from weight control to quitting smoking, overcoming heartbreak, making major decisions, and planning for retirement. With profound implications for the choices we make in parenting, education, public policy and self-care, \u003ci\u003eThe Marshmallow Test \u003c\/i\u003ewill change the way you think about who we are and what we can be.","brand":"Little, Brown Spark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50010280067322,"sku":"9780316230865","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/1253\/1962\/files\/imageloader_53f72382-85a3-4fdf-8007-a98956f148c6.jpg?v=1786130946","url":"https:\/\/mindsourcebooks.com\/products\/the-marshmallow-test","provider":"Mind Source Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}