What was the marshmallow test?

Imagine sitting in a completely blank room with a single, perfectly squishy, powdery-sweet marshmallow right in front of you. A scientist says you can eat it right now, OR if you wait fifteen whole minutes all by yourself... you get TWO marshmallows! Could you do it? In this mind-bending episode, Mira and Finn explore the famous Marshmallow Test, a psychology experiment run by Walter Mischel in the 1960s. Discover the hilarious lengths kids went to in order to resist the yummy treat, from covering their eyes to singing loud songs, and even petting the marshmallow like a tiny dog! You'll learn the secret to "delayed gratification" and how playing tricks on your own brain can boost your self-control. But wait, there is a giant plot twist! For years, people thought this candy test predicted who would be successful in life. Join the hosts as they dig into real science to uncover why those old claims were mostly wrong, and how a kid's family background actually played the biggest role in their choice. Get ready to test your brain and learn the ultimate waiting tricks!