The Psychology of The Button

What happens to the timer in the Reddit button experiment when a user clicks the button?

• The timer stops completely.

• The timer resets to 60 seconds.

• The user gets a second button to click.

• The user is removed from the experiment.

In the Marshmallow Test, what was the condition for children to receive a second marshmallow?

• They had to share their first marshmallow with another child.

• They had to wait for the researcher to return without eating the first marshmallow.

• They had to eat the first marshmallow as quickly as possible.

• They had to give their marshmallow to the researcher.

In the hot-and-cool system of self-control, what does the 'hot system' represent?

• The logical side that reminds you to wait for a reward.

• The voice of temptation and emotions.

• The part of the brain responsible for long-term planning.

• The ability to ignore all immediate desires.

Which brain region showed more activity in 'high delayers' (those who waited for the second marshmallow) during a retest as adults?

• Inferior frontal gyrus

• Cerebellum

• Prefrontal cortex

• Brain stem