On Monday, you want to start your exercise program on Saturday. When Saturday arrives, you spend your time watching college football and don't exercise. This behavior is an example of:
A) negative discounting.
B) egocentrism.
C) time inconsistency.
D) neo-foresight.

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This behavior is an example of time inconsistency, where our present self succumbs to temptation and chooses pleasure (watching college football) over long-term benefits (sticking to the exercise plan). This phenomenon occurs because our brain heavily weighs the present more than the future, making it challenging for us to make and follow through on plans that benefit our future selves.

On Monday, You Want to Start Your Exercise Program on Saturday