Cara declares that she is going to start eating a vegetarian diet. However, the next morning her roommate cooks extra bacon, and Cara decides to eat it. Cara's behavior is an example of:

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Time inconsistency refers to the tendency of people to change their plans or decisions when the moment of action arrives, often due to a preference for immediate gratification over long-term goals. In this case, Cara intended to start a vegetarian diet but chose the immediate pleasure of eating bacon when it was available, despite her previous decision.

Cara Declares That She Is Going to Start Eating a Vegetarian