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The marshmallow test sounded remarkably like low time preference to me. 😀

The marshmallow test is about willpower and delayed gratification. That’s not EQ. It’s discipline.

There is also an inverse correlation between IQ and impulse control. Criminals lack impulse control and they have low intelligence on average

I guess you need some intelligence to be mindful of potential consequences

Absolutely!

You're guessing that right, EKKLESTONE!

I have to do some reading on this marshmallow test now.

*correlation Ignore *inverse

I'm skeptical of that particular interpretation of the Marshmellow Test. For a different take, check this out:

I kind of threw out a quick take, having no idea how big a deal the marshmallow test is. Thanks for the link.

Isn’t there a test for chocolate or candy instead of marshmallows?

Personally I can hold out on marshmallows for hours