The Marshmallow Test
Posted by pchays on Oct 23, 2016
Over 50 years ago, Stanford did a famous experiment called the Marshmallow Experiment. Rather than type out all the details, just watch this video to get the idea.
This experiment has proved to be very significant. They have been able to follow the children who participated for decades. Children who were able to wait more successfully had better outcomes in all kinds of things, including education, physical and mental health, and social skills.
Why? Newer studies show that this experiment uses areas of the brain called the pre-frontal cortex, which is responsible for executive functioning skills.
Want to learn more?
Come join me for a free presentation in Apple Valley on Monday night- all the details here.
“5 Key Strategies to Help Develop Self-Regulation and Executive Function Skills”
Not able to make it? Here are some of most popular posts about executive functioning skills:
- Now What? What Parent, Teachers, and Therapists can do to Encourage Executive Function and Self-Regulation Skills in Everyday Life
- What is it like to struggle with executive functioning?– links to resources that simulate dysfunction of executive functioning skills
- All about international adoption and executive function development (4 part series), parts 3 and 4 are a great read for everyone!– some in-depth science about brain development, leading to what parents can do to help their children
- Teaching Children to Problem Solve– using the strategy of goal-plan-do-check with children
- Helping Children to Learn About Emotions
- 5 Best Answers to Your Child’s Questions (that encourage executive functioning skills)
- Impulse Control: Home Activities and Game– great ideas for home, therapy, or school
3 Part Series on Self-Regulation Ideas:
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