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temporal discounting

temporal discounting Temporal discounting is the tendency to value an outcome less when it is delayed in time or less certain to occur.

Temporal discounting is the tendency to value an outcome less when it is delayed in time or less certain to occur. It is often studied through choices between a smaller reward now and a larger reward later, and can be used as an indicator of impulsive behavior.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Delay Discounting” (D065786).
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