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Marshmallow Test (lemmus.org)
submitted 2 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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cross-posted from: https://lemmus.org/post/12756767

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[–] [email protected] 160 points 2 days ago (5 children)

This study is actually kind of sad, because upon further reflection on the data, it was found that the kids with "poor impulse control" were actually less likely to trust authority figures because they had experienced so many letdowns or broken promises from adult role models in their lives. Kids with happy home lives who were used to getting treats were way more likely to wait for the second marshmallow, whereas kids who had been consistently lied to or had never been given spontaneous treats by their caretakers were more likely to just take what was right in front of them.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 days ago

This checks for me as a teacher. It's obviously not a cure all since there could be many other things in play, but it's wild how much progress kids with major behavior issues can make when they're given consistency.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago

Oh shit now I'm sad.

[–] [email protected] 62 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yep and now apply that to every life decision and suddenly the poverty cycle stops looking like a choice

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Did anyone check if the 2 marshmellow kids were more prone to obesity in the future

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

They'd probably be less prone since they exhibited more self control.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

Or they're just used to getting a lot of sugar for doing basic things

[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 days ago (2 children)

What about marshmallows with poor impulse control?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

Ever heard of s'mores? Straight to the incinerator for those

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 days ago

They'll jump in your mouth.