{
  "id": 17930020,
  "title": "Failing marshmallow test may reflect home life, not willpower: Psychology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/failing-marshmallow-test-may-reflect-home-life-not-willpower",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T07:31:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/moments/psychology-says-children-who-fail-the-marshmallow-test-may-be-showing-more-about-their-home-life-than-their-willpower/articleshow/135454557.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The marshmallow test has provided valuable insights into how children navigate decision-making related to delayed rewards. Emerging research indicates that a child's potential to wait is shaped by their trust in those around them, particularly caregivers. Key aspects like family dynamics and home surroundings critically affect self-regulation skills. Scholars stress the need for secure and…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}