Four-year-old Shane and his 2-year-old sister Carlise are both participants in the marshmallow task. Before the experimenter left, he tells them they must wait five minutes before they will be allowed to eat the marshmallow. Which is the most likely outcome?

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Four-year-olds like Shane are more likely to use distraction strategies to delay gratification, while two-year-olds like Carlise typically lack this self-control and may eat the marshmallow immediately.

Four-Year-Old Shane and His 2-Year-Old Sister Carlise Are Both Participants