Summative Assessment: Marshmallow Experiment


 

  • Describe the interaction in the introductory paragraph, including any critical behaviors.
  • What are some predictors of the behaviors of different individuals in the interaction? According to Rotter, what are their needs? 
  • Is the behavior produced by culture or the situation in which the person is involved?
  • How does the interaction relate to delayed gratification? What were the immediate rewards? Why is it important?