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Uploaded on Sep 24, 2009

Downloads and DVDs are available at http://www.ignitermedia.com. In this popular test, several kids wrestle with waiting to eat a marshmallow in hopes of a bigger prize. This video is a good illustration of temptation and the hope in future rewards. This experiment is based on many previous and similar scientific tests.

Special thanks to Watermark Community Church (http://www.Watermark.org) for sharing their video with us.

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  • Akshay Bajaj

    Akshay Bajaj 2 weeks ago

    Like if coursera got you here :D

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  • AlbertaGamer

    AlbertaGamer 1 month ago

    I fail this test every time and I'm 41.

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  • TwinDragons310

    TwinDragons310 5 hours ago

    This is dumb and boring.

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  • darkknight07100

    darkknight07100 5 hours ago

    I'd win, because I hate marshmallows. :)

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  • vainillapillable

    vainillapillable 7 hours ago

    jajajaja mis vidas, yo me los como a besos a todos!!!

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  • kayleighann30

    kayleighann30 1 day ago

    lol it did...

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    in reply to Akshay Bajaj (Show the comment)
  • Christian López

    Christian López 1 day ago

    You can actually search it and find it, the internet is vast O_o.

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  • Neft Tiemp

    Neft Tiemp 5 days ago

    Can someone tell me what the teacher said? 'cause I don't understand so you, If you can write them I'll be grateful, thank you...

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  • Anthony Brozonis

    Anthony Brozonis 5 days ago

    blah

    

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  • David Thunder Call

    David Thunder Call 1 week ago

    and that little red-headed girl doesn't even wait for her to leave the room, what a hoot

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  • David Thunder Call

    David Thunder Call 1 week ago

    1:32 is just prep-work for a future eating disorder

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