The Marshmallow Experiment and Success

The video discusses a psychological experiment conducted at Stanford, where children were tested on their ability to delay gratification by resisting eating a marshmallow. The results showed that children who could wait were more successful later in life. A follow-up study confirmed these findings. The experiment was also conducted in Colombia, yielding similar results. The principle of delaying gratification is applicable in various fields, including sales, and is being taught in Korea to instill self-discipline in children.

What was the main focus of the marshmallow experiment conducted at Stanford?

• To measure children's patience

• To assess children's physical abilities

• To test children's intelligence

• To evaluate children's creativity

What is the equivalent of asking a four-year-old to wait 15 minutes for a marshmallow?

• Waiting for coffee for two hours

• Waiting for a bus for 5 minutes

• Waiting for a friend to arrive

• Waiting for a movie to start

What did the children who resisted eating the marshmallow demonstrate?

• An understanding of delayed gratification

• A tendency to follow instructions

• A lack of interest in sweets

• A preference for playing with toys

What was the outcome for children who did not eat the marshmallow in the follow-up study?

• They were more likely to drop out of school

• They struggled with relationships

• They had poor academic performance

• They achieved higher success in life

How did the Hispanic children in Colombia react to the marshmallow experiment compared to American children?

• Their reactions were similar to American children

• They were less interested in the marshmallow

• They ate the marshmallow more quickly

• They all resisted eating the marshmallow

What was unique about the little girl who ate the inside of the marshmallow?

• She was the only one who resisted

• She shared her marshmallow with others

• She tried to deceive the experimenters

• She ignored the marshmallow completely

What was the speaker's concern about the little girl who ate the inside of the marshmallow?

• She should avoid certain professions

• She might not succeed in life

• She was too honest

• She was not interested in the experiment

What lesson can be learned from the marshmallow experiment in the context of sales?

• Delaying a sale can result in better outcomes

• Sales techniques are unrelated to the experiment

• Immediate sales lead to more profit

• Customers prefer quick transactions

Why is the principle of delayed gratification important according to the speaker?

• It enhances creativity

• It is a key factor for personal success

• It improves physical health

• It helps in reducing national debt

What did the Koreans do with the marshmallow experiment concept?

• Created a book for children

• Applied it in sports training

• Used it only for adults

• Ignored it completely