The Benefits of Delaying Gratification
A 3-part course with Learning Psychology
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About me: I studied psychology at the university of Koblenz-Landau (Germany). I love to explore how the human mind works and I love to share recent findings in psychological research. There are scientists all over the world who try to answer the... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 55 min
- Lessons 3
- Exercises 18
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30 CQ
3 Lessons in This Course
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19 minFREEPsychology lesson 1Free10 CQ
In this psychology lesson, take a closer look at the role that self control plays in a person's success versus that of intelligence by reviewing valid studies.
with Learning PsychologyIn this psychology lesson, take a closer look at the role that self control plays in a person's success versus that of intelligence by reviewing valid studies.
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18 minPsychology lesson 210 CQ
In this psychology lesson, examine the marshmallow study in depth to gain insight into the correlation between delaying gratification and life success.
with Learning PsychologyIn this psychology lesson, examine the marshmallow study in depth to gain insight into the correlation between delaying gratification and life success.
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18 minPsychology lesson 310 CQ
In this psychology lesson, examine the effects of nature versus nurture on the ability to delay gratification, as well as religious influences.
with Learning PsychologyIn this psychology lesson, examine the effects of nature versus nurture on the ability to delay gratification, as well as religious influences.
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325 min3-part Psychology course14 CQ
The practice of visualizing a task before execution can improve ability. But why, and how? This course explores studies on mental training and its effect on cognitive and physical performance.
with Learning PsychologyThe practice of visualizing a task before execution can improve ability. But why, and how? This course explores studies on mental training and its effect on cognitive and physical performance.
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329 min3-part Fitness course16 CQ
In this course, review studies and meta-analysis that explore whether physical activity can help treat mental disorders like depression and anxiety, possibly more effectively than antidepressants!
with Learning PsychologyIn this course, review studies and meta-analysis that explore whether physical activity can help treat mental disorders like depression and anxiety, possibly more effectively than antidepressants!
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14 minMeditation lesson8 CQ
Discover how mindfulness meditationcan reduce mind wandering and improve performance on cognitive testing. Plus, find out why day dreaming can be good!
with Learning PsychologyDiscover how mindfulness meditationcan reduce mind wandering and improve performance on cognitive testing. Plus, find out why day dreaming can be good!
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22 minPsychology lesson12 CQ
Consider the findings of various studies on sleep and its affect on cognitive performance, exploring evidence that links sleep to memory and motor skills.
with Learning PsychologyConsider the findings of various studies on sleep and its affect on cognitive performance, exploring evidence that links sleep to memory and motor skills.
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20 minPsychology lesson11 CQ
Explore the methods and results of studies that examine the priming effect and the placebo effect, and whether or not they can improve cognitive performance.
with Learning PsychologyExplore the methods and results of studies that examine the priming effect and the placebo effect, and whether or not they can improve cognitive performance.
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35451 min35-part Psychology course249 CQ
Psychology is a complex subject—and so is the human brain. In this introductory psychology course, Dr. Lisa Fosbender teaches about common human psychological concepts.
with Dr. LisaPsychology is a complex subject—and so is the human brain. In this introductory psychology course, Dr. Lisa Fosbender teaches about common human psychological concepts.
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12183 min12-part Psychology course97 CQ
Neuro-linguistic programming, or NLP, is a powerful tool for change and growth. Learn how to use it to face challenges, improve communication, and reach success.
with The Thought GymNeuro-linguistic programming, or NLP, is a powerful tool for change and growth. Learn how to use it to face challenges, improve communication, and reach success.
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1492 min14-part Psychology course53 CQ
If you're struggling to lose weight or stick to a healthy diet, committing to your goals can be more difficult than you thought. The proven psychology strategies introduced in this course can help!
with Social PsychologistIf you're struggling to lose weight or stick to a healthy diet, committing to your goals can be more difficult than you thought. The proven psychology strategies introduced in this course can help!
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768 min7-part Psychology course37 CQ
If you're looking to improve your happiness, try this self-help course based on actual psychology research that highlights a range of specific life hacks that reflect the science of happiness!
with Social PsychologistIf you're looking to improve your happiness, try this self-help course based on actual psychology research that highlights a range of specific life hacks that reflect the science of happiness!
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1294 min12-part Psychology course53 CQ
In this social psychology course, explore the study of subliminal persuasion, including its history, the psychology behind it, and studies that prove just how effective it is (and isn't).
with Social PsychologistIn this social psychology course, explore the study of subliminal persuasion, including its history, the psychology behind it, and studies that prove just how effective it is (and isn't).