Relative Insensitivity to Delayed Rewards Helps Explain Why It Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

Relative insensitivity to delayed rewards helps explain why it is:

• A)common that people behave in ways to maximize their own long-term interests.
• B)easier to use punishment than reinforcement to control behaviour.
• C)difficult to engage in behaviours that have only long-term benefits.
• D)relatively easy for most people to save for retirement.

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