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An alternative interpretation of the Marshmallow Test is that it is a measurement of trust as much as it is of self control. If you don't believe that the resea
by luketheobscure 2y ago
An alternative interpretation of the Marshmallow Test is that it is a measurement of trust as much as it is of self control. If you don't believe that the researchers are going to give you the two marshmallows, then you're not going to wait.
- readthenotes1 2y agoOr, that it's complete nonsense with no predictability whatsoever so you can make of it what you want
- chairhairair 2y agoI suspect (or hope) that many professional psychologists are beginning to doubt that data acquired in these contrived laboratory settings can provide a window into actual human behavior at all.
- mewpmewp2 2y agoCould be completely random how the kid feels that day and how much they like marshmallows in the first place.
- layer8 2y agoAnd low trust in researchers would explain low incentive for academic achievements. ;)
- Ekaros 2y agoSeems like this needs repeated test. Where for a few first rounds there is no reward for later...
- smegger001 2y agoor a second marshmallow isn't all that appealing. if offer one now or two later i might pick one now because i don't want two.