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Episode 41: The Marshmallow Test



September 21st, 2022  •  49 mins 29 secs  •  Download (24.8 MB)  •  Link with Timestamp

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Is self-control at age 4 a predictor of lifelong success? Rolf & Joe look at new studies that replicate and extend Mischel's marshmallow experiments, discussing why some kids can wait longer for a bigger treat and what the test itself means.