Presents a study in which 128 children, from preschool to third grade, chose between an immediate reward and a larger, delayed reward. Imposed delay of response led to more choices to the delayed reward in second graders, but did not affect the choices of younger or older children. (Author/SDH)

Reviews research on the effects of nature, nurture, and developmental processes on psychological functioning. Considers real advances in knowledge, outlines some of the misleading claims, and notes the potential for research and science-led improvements in policies and practice, emphasizing the need for a better interpretation of genetic,…