Marshmallow Test (ver. 2)

Judy Willis on marshmallows as a predictor of a child's future.

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[maximusprimus]

but you know what i feel like you all ready underestimating the childs who ate the marshmallow oh well...

[fidel5medina]

They tried doing this test on me when I was a kid, but I HATE MARSHMELLOWS, so after they did the test and I did not eat the marshmallow and they wanted to give me two I refused and NJ school system labeled me as an ADD child. I believe this test does not mean your child is doomed but shows his emotions, but if that fails your child needs to be labeled.

[MissMeghmet]

i hate marshmellows...........

[avizliran]

Ecellent

[cantstopturninred]

I think you are missing the point. The original study followed up with the kids 15 years later and found that the ones who did not eat the marshmallow were more successful than the ones who did eat it. But they also found specific "coping mechanisms" were teachable. So, if the kids dont develop the skills to delay gratification they will be less successful. But they CAN learn.