August 14, 2025Open Access

“Unintended (positive) consequences”: Response-independent reinforcement reduces delay discounting during a test of delay-exposure and maturation effects

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Exposure to response-independent reinforcers during early adulthood led to significant reductions in delay discounting.
Rats needed an average of 16 sessions to establish steady low delay discounting levels after treatment.
Within-subjects design assessed delay discounting, comparing conditions of delay exposure and immediate exposure.
Findings imply early intervention holds promise for long-term reduction of impulsive choices in behavior.

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Research demonstrates reduced delay discounting in adolescent rats, suggesting early interventions may combat impulsive behavior.

Hurtado‐Parrado et al. (2025) studied this question.

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