Hyperbolic Discounting

People tend to prioritize immediate benefits over bigger future gains

Time

Definition

People disproportionately prefer immediate rewards over larger future rewards. This time preference affects how users value features and make decisions about delayed benefits.

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Hyperbolic Discounting – Cognitive Bias UX Principle