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Temporal discounting: the systematic psychological tendency
Temporal discounting: the systematic psychological tendency to perceive future consequences as less vivid, concrete, and emotionally salient than present ones, resulting in diminished motivation to act on future outcomes
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely captures temporal discounting by identifying its genus (psychological tendency) and differentia (perception of future as less vivid/concrete/salient). It distinguishes it from simple impatience by emphasizing its neurological basis and its role in decision-making behavior.