Discounting the Future Refers to

question 98

Multiple Choice

Discounting the future refers to

• A) focusing on gains in the long run.
• B) failing to consider inflationary costs.
• C) underestimating the short-term effects of a decision.
• D) weighing short-term benefits more heavily than long-term benefits.
• E) failing to consider the effects of new entrants into the industry.

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Definitions:

Trait Aggressiveness

A stable personality characteristic that predisposes individuals to engage in aggressive behaviors across a variety of situations.

Aggressiveness

The quality of being likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.

Warrior Gene

A colloquial term for a variant of the MAOA gene that has been linked, controversially, to increased aggressiveness and risk-taking behaviors.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays key roles in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, among other functions.