Marshmallow Experiment
The Marshmallow Experiment was a psychological study conducted in the late 1960s by psychologist Walter Mischel at Stanford University. In this experiment, children were given a choice: they could eat one marshmallow immediately or wait 15 minutes to receive two marshmallows. This test aimed to measure the children's ability to delay gratification.
The results showed that children who waited tended to have better life outcomes, including higher academic performance and better social skills. The experiment highlighted the importance of self-control and its impact on future success, sparking interest in the fields of psychology and behavioral economics.