This TED Talk was given by Joachim de Posada, a psychologist studying the concept of delayed gratification. In the original experiment, kids were given a marshmallow. However, if they could last 15 minutes without eating the marshmallow, then they would get a second one. The results were very surprising- only 1/3 of the kids could wait the entire 15 minutes. Even more intriguing, following the kids from the experiment later in life, that 1/3 group tended to do far better in school and had less discipline problems.
The impact of these studies carries throughout society and schools in general. Instant gratification affects a large part of society and explains why some kids do better in school than others. Can we teach this restraint? Can we impart this requirement for success on our children? I certainly hope so. Enjoy the TED Talk, and remember: Don't eat the marshmallow, yet!
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