Definition of «delay discounting»

Delay discounting refers to the phenomenon where individuals tend to prefer immediate rewards over delayed ones, even if the delayed reward is larger. In other words, people have a tendency to choose smaller, immediate rewards rather than waiting for potentially greater rewards in the future. This behavior can be seen in various aspects of life, such as saving money or studying for exams.

Sentences with «delay discounting»

Call says that in response to signs of delay discounting, clinicians may be able to modify treatment programs to emphasize smaller, but more immediate treatment successes, or assign additional support resources if necessary. (sciencedaily.com)
In all, the study included the data of more than 23,000 people to show that approximately 12 percent of a person's variation in delay discounting can be attributed to genetics — not a single gene, but numerous genetic variants that also influence several other psychiatric and behavioral traits. (sciencedaily.com)
Polymorphic variation in the dopamine D4 receptor predicts delay discounting as a function of childhood socioeconomic status: Evidence for differential susceptibility (cambridge.org)
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