Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Future events refer to any upcoming occurrences or situations that have not yet happened but are expected to take place at some point in time.
Related terms
Prospective memory: Prospective memory is the ability to remember and carry out intended actions in the future, such as remembering to pick up groceries on the way home from work.
Time perception: Time perception refers to how individuals perceive and experience the passage of time, including their ability (or lack thereof) to accurately estimate durations of events.
Delayed gratification: Delayed gratification is the ability to resist immediate rewards or pleasures for the sake of obtaining greater rewards or benefits later on. It involves being able to think about and plan for future events.