ConductCognition

Decision Making

Delay Discounting Task

Measure smaller-sooner versus larger-later reward preferences with transparent AUC scoring.

Useful for intertemporal choice, reward valuation, impulsive-choice, and behavioral research.

Executive Function4-6 minBrowser-based testing workflow
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What this task measures

Measures smaller-sooner versus larger-later reward preferences.

Core constructs

  • Intertemporal choice
  • Reward valuation
  • Impulsive choice

Research fit

  • Remote cognitive research batteries
  • Within-study group comparison
  • Longitudinal cognitive outcome tracking
  • Custom researcher-built test batteries

Why researchers use ConductCognition

  • Hosted browser delivery with no local install burden for participants.
  • Study setup, scoring, exports, and participant links in one workflow.
  • Transparent pricing instead of opaque enterprise quoting for solo labs.
  • Free entry tier plus Academic Pro when you need the full battery and trial-level exports.

Paradigm overview

Delay Discounting measures preference for smaller-sooner versus larger-later hypothetical rewards. Scores include area under the discounting curve and immediate-choice rate.

Key scoring outputs

Area Under Curve

proportion

Summary of delayed reward preference across delays.

Higher reflects more delayed-reward choices

Immediate Choice Rate

proportion

Proportion of smaller-sooner choices.

Informational

Discount Rate Estimate

unitless

Approximate hyperbolic discounting estimate.

Higher generally reflects steeper discounting

Research evidence and scoring context

ConductCognition normal-data review packet for this original browser implementation.

Reference reviewedN/A

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Research FAQ

Common questions about this online cognitive test

Can I run the Delay Discounting Task online?

Yes. ConductCognition runs the Delay Discounting Task in a browser-based participant flow with study setup, automated scoring, and export-ready results.

What does this test measure?

Delay Discounting Task is used for intertemporal choice, reward valuation, impulsive choice research workflows.

What data can researchers export?

Researchers can export scored results, and paid plans support trial-level exports for deeper analysis.

Is this for clinical diagnosis?

ConductCognition is for research use. The platform supports task delivery, scoring, and exports; clinical interpretation remains outside the platform.