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What Causes Instant Gratification?

Humans are innately prone to seeking immediate pressure and avoiding pain evolutionarily. Neurobiologically, temptation causes a rapid surge in the neurotransmitter dopamine, making immediate pleasure more salient and discounts distant rewards.

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