Ever since hearing Jonah Lehrer talk about the Marshmallow Test at Dynamic Adaptability, I have been dying to see the kids squirming as they resist the tasty treat. Jonah’s explanation was funny, but this video is priceless. I love the girl who eats it before the researcher even leaves the room.
Here is an article that describes the test of how well kids can postpone gratification, which is shockingly predictive of later success in life. Stay tuned for video from Jonah’s presentation.
