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·July 22, 2022·6 min read

A New Take on the ‘Marshmallow Test’: When It Comes to Resisting Temptation, a Child’s Cultural Upbringing Matters

Delayed gratification isn't all about genetics or brain development, it's also about habits supported by the culture in which a child is raised.

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·September 10, 2020·4 min read

Children Will Wait to Impress Others: Another Twist on the Classic Marshmallow Test

In a twist on the classic marshmallow test of delay of gratification, researchers found children will wait almost twice as long for a reward if they are told another person will find out how long they have waited.

This shows two heart shaped marshmallows

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·January 14, 2020·3 min read

‘Marshmallow test’ redux: Children show better self-control when they depend on each other

Study reports children are more likely to delay gratification when they and a peer rely on one another to get a reward than when they are left to their own willpower.

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·December 26, 2019·4 min read

Is the marshmallow test still valid?

A new replication of the Marshmallow Test finds the test retains its predictive power, even when the statistical sample is more diverse.

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·May 25, 2018·3 min read

New Observations Following Replication of Famous Marshmallow Test

A replication of the famous Marshmallow test has reveal some interesting new insights into the psychological development of children. Researchers report there is no indication the test was able to predict later behaviors or personality measures in children. Interventions focused on teaching children to delay gratification are likely to be ineffective, researchers say.

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·November 1, 2017·5 min read

Why It’s Time to Lay the Stereotype of the ‘Teen Brain’ to Rest

Researchers explore what goes on in the teen brain during this critical point of development and say that it might be time to put some age-old stereotypes to rest.