Rebecca is hurriedly packing up her house because the new owners want to move in before the end of the month.As she is cleaning up the basement,she finds a dozen old,half-filled cans of paint.Although Rebecca regularly recycles,she throws the paint cans into garbage bags rather than taking them to a toxic waste site.Which concept would explain Rebecca's actions?

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Future discounting explains Rebecca's actions because it involves giving less importance to future consequences compared to immediate convenience or needs. In this case, Rebecca prioritizes the immediate need to clear out the house over the future environmental impact of improperly disposing of paint.

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