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>instant gratification is practically a way of life.

For kids on ADHD spectrum - absolutely. Marshmallow test is flawed, because it doesn't filter for the lack of control over executive function.

> A follow-up study showed that kids from stable, reliable homes were much more likely to wait than kids from unpredictable ones.

Unstable home is strongly correlated with impaired lack of control over executive function.






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