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The Marshmallow Test

The Marshmallow Test

This test gave children to option to eat a single marshmallow or wait a set time and receive extra, testing their ability to withdraw from instant gratification.

This psychological experiment showed that children who could delay gratification (wait for a larger reward) tended to have better life outcomes, including higher incomes. (Results are still being disputed)

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