The New Science of Temptation

What happens when Harvard scientists use a brain scanner to look for the devil inside?

The power to resist temptation has been extolled by philosophers, psychologists, teachers, coaches, and mothers. Anyone with advice on how you should live your life has surely spoken to you of its benefits. It is the path to the good life, professional and personal satisfaction, social adjustment and success, performance under pressure, and the best way for any child to avoid a penetrating stare and a cold dinner. Of course, this assumes that our natural ... Full Story »

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Kristin Gorski
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by Kristin Gorski - Nov. 10, 2009

The article is factual and fair but looks at the results of only one study, and it does not provide enough context for readers to see what this would mean to them. Also, what was the study size, duration, methodology?This information wasn't included, and I need to know more about how the study was conducted in order to judge how reliable it is.

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