Delayed gratification — the ability to sacrifice an immediate reward for a more valuable one in the future — can tell us a lot about intelligence. While once believed to be a uniquely human trait, ...
The cephalopod cuttlefish has passed a famous psychological “marshmallow” test designed to gauge the propensity for delayed gratification in children. The findings indicate that these sea creatures ...
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We Knew Cephalopods Were Smart, but Not to This Extent: Cuttlefish Pass Classic Psychology Test Designed for Children
A study published inProceedings of the Royal Society Bhas revealed that common cuttlefish can pass a test of delayed gratification—a benchmark of cognitive ability typically applied to children, ...
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The background and importance of ‘delayed gratification’, the signature phrase in the Economic Survey 2025-26
The Economic Survey by chief economic adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran emphasizes delayed gratification with roots in the marshmallow test. It highlights the importance of long-term commitment for ...
The Economic Survey clearly underscores the critical role that manufacturing and exports will continue to play in driving India’s growth, especially at a time when the global economy is increasingly ...
The world moves fast, and we’re hooked on it. Order a pizza, and it’s at your doorstep before you can scroll through ten TikToks. Post a selfie, and the likes roll in before you blink. Everywhere you ...
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