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Discussion 8: Marshmallow Experiment – Course Discussion Group 2

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In 1972, Stanford psychologist Walter Mischel conducted the first “marshmallow experiment” to test the idea of “delayed gratification.”  
Once you’ve watched this video, reply to the discussion below. In fewer than 50 words and using your knowledge about existing and secondary data analysis, discuss how you think the marshmallow experiment may have been a good test of delayed gratification. Discuss what other variables you think delayed gratification may be related to. Would you have waited for the second marshmallow?!?!?

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