How The Famous 'Marshmallow Test' Got Willpower Wrong

The video discusses the marshmallow test, a psychological experiment from the 1960s, which initially suggested that children's ability to delay gratification predicted future success. However, recent studies indicate that the test may not measure willpower as previously thought. Factors like socioeconomic status and trust in the experimenter play significant roles. The video also explores the concept of reward response in the brain and suggests that self-control can be improved through practice and environmental changes.

What is the significance of the ventral striatum in relation to the marshmallow test?

How can individuals improve their self-control according to recent findings?

What role does the environment play in exerting self-control?