Temporal Discounting Preferences as an Index of Rational Thinking

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dc.contributor.advisorToplak, Maggie E.
dc.creatorSaoud, Wafa
dc.date.accessioned2015-08-28T14:53:34Z
dc.date.available2015-08-28T14:53:34Z
dc.date.copyright2014-09-19
dc.date.issued2015-08-28
dc.date.updated2015-08-28T14:53:33Z
dc.degree.disciplinePsychology (Functional Area: Clinical-Developmental)
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMA - Master of Arts
dc.description.abstractTemporal discounting refers to a preference for smaller sooner rewards over larger delayed rewards. We explored temporal discounting as a construct of rational thinking in emerging adults. In Study One, we examined individual differences in temporal discounting using three paradigms. In Study Two, we examined whether providing explanations to wait for larger rewards and to respond consistently would result in more willingness to wait and greater response consistency. Willingness to wait was associated with higher intellectual ability and various thinking dispositions, especially during choices with high rates of return. When provided with reasons to choose delayed rewards and to choose consistently, a significant proportion of individuals displayed increased willingness to wait and response consistency. Results suggest that temporal discounting preferences may be a useful index of rational decision-making. Broader implications of our results are discussed.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/29877
dc.language.isoen
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dc.subjectClinical psychology
dc.subjectCognitive psychology
dc.subject.keywordsRationality
dc.subject.keywordsRational thinking
dc.subject.keywordsDecision-making
dc.subject.keywordsTemporal discounting
dc.subject.keywordsDelay of gratification
dc.subject.keywordsReward preferences
dc.subject.keywordsCognition
dc.titleTemporal Discounting Preferences as an Index of Rational Thinking
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertationen_US

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