> One of the best test for predicting a child success is seeing if they will defer a treat now for more treats later. Although a different take on it is provid

> One of the best test for predicting a child success is seeing if they will defer a treat now for more treats later. Although a different take on it is provided by [1], which suggests that the marshmallow test is not always testing for the ability to defer reward, but for the ability/will to obey instructions/please authority figures. I consider the post well worth reading. [1]: http://hotelconcierge.tumblr.com/post/113360634364/the-stanford-marshmallow-prison-experiment http://hotelconcierge.tumblr.com/post/113360634364/the-stanf...