People who avoid regular dental checkups, students who don't study, and dieters who sneak dessert are all examples of which psychological bias?
A) Illusion of control.
B) Framing effects.
C) Discounting the future.
D) Time pressures.
E) Social realities.

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Discounting the future is a bias weighting short-term costs and benefits more heavily than longer-term costs and benefits. Many people decide to avoid the short-term costs of studying, eating healthfully, or dental care, and they pay for their actions in the longer term.

People Who Avoid Regular Dental Checkups, Students Who Don't Study