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“If you want to know why some kids can wait and others can't, then you've got to think like they think.”

Quote by Walter Mischel

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Walter Mischel is a renowned psychologist known for his research on self-control and social cognition. Born on February 22, 1930, he is a distinguished professor at the Stanford University Department of Psychology. Mischel's research focuses on how children and adults control their impulses and how this ability affects their lives. more

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