marshmallow test


A test of impulse control, in which a child is given a marshmallow by an examiner, and promised a second one if he does not eat the first until the examiner returns—in 15 minutes; only 15% pass the test

marshmallow test

Psychology A test of impulse control, in which a young child is given a marshmallow by an examiner, and promised a 2nd one, if he doesn't eat the first marshmallow until the examiner returns–in a period of 15 minutes; ±15% pass. See BarOn test, Emotional intelligence.