Turns out, most people couldn’t wait and opted for the instant gratification. Why Don’t We Know Better? Delay-discounting isn't just about poor self-control or an inability to think rationally.

Picture this: a child sits at a table, staring at a single marshmallow. A researcher explains the rules: “You can eat this ...

They also assessed how much self-control each person had – a characteristic ... All in all then, being able to pursue short term pleasure – whatever that looks like for you – is just as ...

Indeed, the bill introduced Monday imposes fines of $1,000 for a first offense, $5,000 for a second offense and $10,000 for all subsequent offenses. In practice, the bottom line is that for men ...