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The fact that the Marshmallow Test predicts life quality doesn't mean that genetics do not. The marshmallow test may (or may not) simply reflect underlying tra
by dbecker 13y ago
The fact that the Marshmallow Test predicts life quality doesn't mean that genetics do not. The marshmallow test may (or may not) simply reflect underlying traits that are genetically determined.
- jballanc 13y agoI can't find the relevant research articles at the moment, but there is evidence that success on the marshmallow test can be improved with training (also referenced at the end of this article: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/09/the-willpower-circuit/ http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/09/the-willpower-circ... )
- otoburb 13y agoThe Marshmellow test was revisited[1] and the study[2] found that behavioural and circumstantial cues had a larger influence than self-control. [1] http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/10/13/the-marshmallow-test-revisited/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/10/13/t... [2] http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/people/ckidd/papers/KiddPalmeriAslin2012_Cognition.pdf http://www.bcs.rochester.edu/people/ckidd/papers/KiddPalmeri...
- im3w1l 13y agoQuestion is, does the marshmallow test's predictive power remain if people start practicing for it?