Gratification

The frontal lobes are important in inhibiting impulsivity and in assisting individuals to appropriately delay gratification. When persons with addiction manifest problems in deferring gratification, there is a neurological locus of these problems in the frontal cortex. Frontal lobe morphology, connectivity and functioning are still in the process of maturation during adolescence and young adulthood, and…

The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Employee Performance The importance of sleep in organizational functioning is well recognized, however, it is apparent that no research has measured job performance as it directly relates to sleep. Employee performance in regards to an organization is defined as the ability to complete job duties and responsibilities in an efficient manner (Ballard & Seibold, 2004). Examining researches will expose which variables have already been explored in regards to…

As Janero and Altshuler explain, intellectual pleasure is unconnected to happiness in the eyes of a Hedonist. (Janero 387) I do agree that the instant gratification of physical pleasure sometimes seems more rewarding than intellectual pleasures. However, if we challenge ourselves to develop intellectually we will benefit not only our own life, but also the lives of people around us for far greater than just…

the principal source of the super ego, which suppresses the desires developed in the id. Therefore, a father’s authority and involvement suppresses the child’s desire that is inclined on acquiring sexual gratification from the mother. According to Freud, Hamlet’s desire to acquire sexual gratification from his mother, developed in the id (Lesser, 1999, p. 378). Moreover, he indicated that Hamlet’s desire to seek vengeance developed in the super…

by German novelist; Bernhard Schlink. Regarding this, it can be proven through Michael having loved Hanna, despite feeling the guilt of whether he should forgive himself for falling in love with Hanna. He tries to approach this through sexual gratification, however…

world that the story is based on. Soma in the New World is equivalent to the processed food, alcohol and drugs in our world today. The drug is used as a symbol of instant gratification to control the populace. It is also a symbol of the powerful influence of science and technology on society. We can easily see the instant gratification that taking the drug provides. It puts the consumer in a dream-like state, from which they envision the world through a water-like barrier. This barrier blocks…

omitting what is best. And it is no art, I claim, but only a knack” (Socrates 247). Polus had tried to make the point that gratification through persuasion is a good thing, but Socrates was able to contest by reverting back to his original theme. Since rhetorical persuasion is based on belief, a person can believe they are gratified, when they are actually worse off. True gratification happens when then the persuasion is artful, or based on…

Shape related disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are not only results from poor body image, but they are also glamorized in the media. For instance, in the early 90s various fashion magazine highlighted grunge-inspired fashion where waif models were glamourized. The waifish models were categorized as models with extremely pale skin, dark circle eyes and angular bone structure The use of drugs such as heroin addiction was seen as glamorous, erotic and cool. This unhealthy image caught the…

Now a days, junk food seems to be everywhere. People buy processed, packaged, and fast foods all the time. Even though the consequences of eating such foods have become publicized more and more over the years, people still continue to consume them. On one hand, junk food is easy to get and is advertised all the time. So, it is convenient for the average citizen and cheap, yet it is unhealthy. Even though, junk food is supposed to be eaten in moderation, society has become used to the lifestyle…

‘Selfies’ have become a larger part of social media in society in recent years, mainly with the millennial generation. Named as the Oxford Dictionary’s first of the year in 2013, a selfie is described as being photo an individual takes oneself and is done using the camera on a smartphone or another digital device (Oxford Dictionary), today many selfies are taken by individuals are then uploaded to social media sites such as Facebook, and Instagram. Concern has been raised whether taking a large…