The Idea of Time Inconsistency Explains Procrastination By

question 97

Multiple Choice

The idea of time inconsistency explains procrastination by:

• A) recognizing that we have several modes of decision making, and the less time we have to react, the worse the decision is.
• B) recognizing that our ability to remember long-term benefits when making decisions diminishes the closer the action becomes.
• C) recognizing that we have two modes of decision making, a "future-oriented" and a "present-oriented" self, who have conflicting objectives.
• D) recognizing that we never take long-term benefits into account.

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Definitions:

Capillaries

Microscopic blood vessels that facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Pulse

The rhythmic expansion and contraction of arteries each time the heart beats, often felt at various points on the body as a heartbeat.

Carotid Artery

A major artery supplying blood to the head and neck region, divided into internal and external branches.

Abdominal Aorta

The major blood vessel in the abdomen that supplies blood to the lower part of the body.