The questions below test your understanding of the instructions.

Important: If you fail to answer all of these questions correctly on two consecutive attempts, you will not be allowed to participate in the study.

Which of the following statements is true?

In making my decisions, I am asked to assume that I will actually receive all payments as indicated, regardless of whether they scheduled for "today" or the later date.

In making my decisions, I am asked to assume that I am less likely to actually receive payments scheduled for the later date.

In making my decisions, I am asked to assume that I am less likely to actually receive payments scheduled for "today".

What do the following images represent?

You would value $25.0 in 17 days somewhere between $20.8 and $21.0 today (08-17-2025).

You would value $25.0 in 17 days somewhere between $21.0 and $21.2 today (08-17-2025).

You would value $25.0 in 17 days somewhere between $21.2 and $21.4 today (08-17-2025).

Which of the following selection methods is logical?

Selection Method 1

Selection Method 2

Selection Method 1

Selection Method 2

What do the following images represent?

You would value $25.0 on 09-03-2025 somewhere between $23.2 and $23.4 on 08-17-2025.

You would value $25.0 on 09-30-2025 somewhere between $23.2 and $23.4 on 09-13-2025.

Comprehension Questions