Delayed reward discounting and addictive behavior: a meta-analysis

RationaleDelayed reward discounting (DRD) is a behavioral economic index of impulsivity and numerous studies have examined DRD in relation to addictive behavior. To synthesize the findings across the literature, the current review is a meta-analysis of studies comparing DRD between criterion groups exhibiting addictive behavior and control groups.ObjectivesThe meta-analysis sought to characterize the overall patterns of findings, systematic …