Casey et al.

Question 1

What was the aim of this study:

Answer 1

• wanted to see if ability to delay or not was a consistent personality trait
• whether or not ability to delay gratification in childhood created impulse control later on in life

Question 2

How many was the sample originally drawn from? And where?

Answer 2

• 562 pupils who attended Stanford’s Bing Nursery

- aged 4