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Delay discounting (DD) is a cognitive process that changes with development and in clinical conditions. We developed "The Waiting Game," an open-source software for automated, customizable delay discounting assessment.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Behavioral Economics

Background:

  • Delay discounting (DD) describes the devaluation of rewards based on waiting time.
  • DD is altered in various clinical conditions and developmental stages.
  • Existing DD software is often proprietary, English-centric, and difficult to adapt.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop open-source "Waiting Game" software for automated DD assessment with an editable UI.
  • To create a comprehensive user guide for the software.
  • To evaluate the software's usability and the guide's clarity through expert assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Developed "The Waiting Game" using game design principles.
  • Software includes three tasks assessing DD with hypothetical/real delays and rewards.
  • UI customization and scoring are managed via an Excel spreadsheet.
  • Expert usability testing utilized the System Usability Scale and ITC guidelines.

Main Results:

  • The "Waiting Game" software was developed with an easily editable UI and automated scoring.
  • A comprehensive user guide was created.
  • Expert evaluation confirmed the software's suitability and usability, leading to minor UI/guide revisions.

Conclusions:

  • "The Waiting Game" provides a valid, free, and automated solution for delay discounting assessment.
  • The software facilitates manipulation of rewards and delays across different paradigms.
  • It supports diverse sociocultural contexts due to its customizable and accessible nature.