Does obscuring (e.g., covering) the tempting object facilitates delay of gratification? - Deepstash

Does obscuring (e.g., covering) the tempting object facilitates delay of gratification?

Yes. By decreasing the activation of the Hot Spot Leading to impulsive action, it helps facilitate the ability to control oneself and persist to attain instant gratification. According to the marshmallow experiment, when the rewards (marshmallows) were out of sight, 75% of the children were able to wait the full time (15 min).

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