APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
Cognitive Mechanisms Underpinning Age-Related Change in Delay Discounting Behavior
- Camille Phaneuf
Harvard University - Melanie Grad-Freilich
Harvard University - Patrick Mair
Harvard University - Graham Baum
Harvard University - Leah Somerville
Harvard University
Abstract
Individuals of all ages face decisions that vary along two dimensions: magnitude of reward and time until reward receipt. The delay discounting task operationalizes such decisions, though their underlying cognitive mechanisms remain unclear. This study examines how cognitive control, reward sensitivity, and their interactions contribute to delay discounting across development.
