If a person avoids instant gratification all their lives do you consider them to be non-human in a way since instant gratification is part of human nature just like being social in nature.
2006-11-14 09:28:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Delaying gratification would be something that would be considered normal, especially in a species capable of higher brain functioning. Gratification is delayed because the mind knows the gratification can be greater at a later date. That would be more human, if anything. However, some animals by instinct delay gratification. Like the squirrel that stores nuts all summer instead of eating them, so that he has something to eat in the winter.
2006-11-14 09:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Chris J 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the danger to instant gratification is that one does it without thinking of the consequences and after a moments pleasure, often finds oneself in deep trouble or distress.
I firmly believe that it should be carefully considered as society moans under the weight of the consequences of instant gratification. Always weigh the pro's and the cons and it is always helpful to wait a while before you just react!
Do you agree?
2006-11-14 21:48:53 · answer #2 · answered by godshandmaiden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
instant gratification doesnt have to be a bad thing. in a world of black and whites it can be difficult to find the grays in instant gratification. for some reason the word contstructive is seldom mentioned and its one of the most important words you can ask yourself -- are you being constructive or destructive with your instant gratification?
if you are hungry learn to satisfy your instant gratification with something like fruit or vegies -- ask yourself what you really crave and go from there. if you want sweet try some fruit. if you want salty try some pretzels. seldom do you really need things that are bad for you.
never avoid instantly gratifying your need to go to the bathroom. you can cause a plethora of health problems for yourself by holding it like they made you in grade school. everything you learned in grade school was wrong. psycho nazis teach grade school.
for spending and instant gratification go back to the constructive thing -- is this something that will help me or send me to the poor house?
lifes short -- have fun -- just don't go crazy.
2006-11-14 09:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only the very religious deprive themselves from gratification becuase they think it will keep them from getting to god., im not being insulting toward religions, just those who perfer gratification arent to conserned with fsiths as those obsesed with it are. take myself for instance, i want and i mean WANT a Playstation3 when it comes out, i got the money but the question is DO i need to go out on realease day and buy one, no. there will still be PS3's available when i feel its time to buy one
the leston to gratification is the same whn it comes to food, sex, candy, drugs, and so-on. all in moderation. we cant always have what we want when we want it. so its good to work for that
2006-11-14 09:42:56 · answer #4 · answered by darkpheonix262 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I would say that is some what of a pious person. Actually according to the Ancient Vedas we are not supposed to just try to gratify our senses. We are supposed to gratify the senses of the Absolute Supreme Person our maker. It sounds to me like you may be an advanced soul and just need some guidance. Go to http://www.stephen-knapp.com Get the book the Universal Path to enlightenment or one of the books there. It will help you understand yourself your propose and what this whole world is about. I love it.
2006-11-14 10:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes mental and emotional strength to avoid instant gratification. If you ask me, mental and characteral (?) strength is what makes a person who they are.
Some people might guld down a bag of cany and become unhealthy - others might resist the candy altogether and become healthier and happier.
2006-11-14 13:05:20 · answer #6 · answered by lewa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on the spot gratification is sweet. we are designed for it. we could study it to eating cheeseburgers, they style good, a great form of energy, to consume some an afternoon is great, in case you get some actual foodstuff too. i think of get the actual soul relaxing issues and then get the on the spot sort purely for kicks. good actual foodstuff is terrific. sluggish foodstuff.
2016-10-22 02:28:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm too Instantaneously Gratified to answer.
2006-11-14 09:55:47 · answer #8 · answered by daniel g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it CAN be avoided all of one's life.
2006-11-14 12:20:31 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋