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on Aug 2, 2024
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The Marshmallow Test does not reliably predict adu...
Failure to replicate could happen for any number of reasons. The sample populations might not enjoy marshmallows the same way!
But, yes, good to be aware of the possibility of both false positives and false negatives.
vvpan
on Aug 2, 2024
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In general the original study felt like a more widely accepted Myers-Briggs of sorts. But as always happens with people and personality related theories the reality is either "more complicated" at best or the theory is outright false.
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But, yes, good to be aware of the possibility of both false positives and false negatives.