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Resistance of an immediate reward in return for a greater reward later

Delayed gratification, or deferred gratification, is the ability to resist the temptation of an immediate reward in favor of a more valuable and long-lasting reward later. It involves forgoing a smaller, immediate pleasure to achieve a larger or more enduring benefit in the future. A growing body of literature has linked the ability to delay gratification to a host of other positive outcomes, including academic success, physical health, psychological health, and social competence. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Delayed gratificationA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: The acceptance and usage of smart connected objects according to adoption stages: an enhanced technology acceptance model integrating the diffusion of innovation, uses and gratification and privacy calculus theoriesInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: The Small StuffThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Delay of Gratification in ChildrenCited 2,288 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.

Noun The act of gratifying or pleasing, either the mind, or the appetite or taste.

Noun A gratuity; a reward.

Noun A feeling of pleasure; satisfaction.

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