Cotton candy experiment is a series of psychological classic experiments about self-control in kindergarten. In these experiments, children can choose to get the same reward immediately (sometimes cotton candy, biscuits, chocolate, etc. ), or choose to wait for a period of time for the experimenter to return to the room (usually 15 minutes) to get the same reward twice.
In later studies, researchers found that children who can endure their favorite rewards for a longer time usually have better life performance, such as better SAT scores, educational achievements, body mass index and other indicators. However, some people question whether self-control, rather than strategic planning ability, is one of the factors affecting behavior.
Walter Mischel is the initiator of the theory of emotional system.
He believes that human behavior is the product of the interaction between individuals and situations, but situations do not directly affect behavior. Situation first affects personal factors, and then affects behavior through personal factors. The interaction of individual factors in a specific context constitutes a unique model that reflects individual characteristics, behaviors and emotions. Michelle and others call it "cognitive-emotional system".