Gratification
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Gratification
Gratification (/ɡratɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/) is a term used in psychology and sociology to describe the state of feeling pleasure or satisfaction when one's desires, needs, or expectations are fulfilled.
Etymology
The term 'gratification' is derived from the Latin word 'gratificari', which means 'to please' or 'to give pleasure'.
Related Terms
- Instant Gratification: The desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment.
- Delayed Gratification: The process that the subject undergoes when the subject resists the temptation of an immediate reward in preference for a later reward.
- Self Gratification: The act of giving oneself pleasure or satisfaction.
- Gratification Disorder: A condition in which a child is able to produce pleasurable sensations by manipulating their genital area.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gratification
- Wikipedia's article - Gratification
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