The impact of depressed mood, working memory capacity, and priming on delay discounting

ConclusionsThis study provides support for the effectiveness of a brief WM prime in enhancing ability to delay rewards. Priming may be a useful adjunctive intervention for individuals with WM dysfunction or conditions in which impulsive decision-making may derail long-term goals.

Source: Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry - July 5, 2018 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research