Marshmallow Test

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The marshmallow test reveals about deviant behavior that it can be very tempting to postpone a form of gratification. People can view it as "suffering from not enjoying something as soon as you see it". As a result, it can seem as if delayed gratification would only make someone unhappy. I think the statement "eat the marshmallow", in our modern day culture would be the equivalent of buying many things on impulse. Shoppers can feel a rush of satisfaction for owning many new products. However, when people are stuck in a feeling of satisfaction, they do not want to think about long term effects such as the possibly of overspending. This could potentially lead to worse long term effects such as being in debt. The statement can also be referencing …show more content…

Not to say that everyone is like this, but recreation is something many people simply want to have. However, I find recreation is best enjoyed after hard work. People who can delay their own gratification rather than having instant gratification can have benefits in the long run compared to people who favor instant gratification. Some ways to delay gratification is to create a schedule and plan and to stick with it. People also encourage kids at a young age to save up the money they get rather than spend it as soon as they get more. This allows them purchase something grand and possibly meaningful rather than many small things to keep themselves satisfied. People who do drugs to try to make themselves feel better or people who are in debt of overspending are most likely a result of them "eating the marshmallow" and contribute to social instability. I feel the way to have society strive for balance is to teach kids at a young age about delayed gratification such as saving up money. That way, kids can try to train themselves to delay gratification so they don't make the mistake when they are older. In addition, I feel we would simply have to encourage people to achieve more long term goals rather than short term

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