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In an iconic image, Eve is tempted by the serpent in the Garden of Eden
A temptation is an act that looks appealing to an individual. It is usually used to describe acts with negative connotations and as such, tends to lead a person to regret such actions, for various reasons: legal, social, psychological (including feeling guilt), health, economic, etc. Temptation also describes the coaxing or inducing a person into committing such an act, by manipulation or otherwise of curiosity, desire or fear of loss.
Contemporary use[]
"Temptation" is usually used in a loose sense to describe actions which indicate a lack of self control, such as procrastination or eating junk food. Temptation is a common recurring theme in world literature. Temptation has repercussions for even the strongest.
"Temptation" is something that allures, excites, and seduces someone. Infatuation can also lead to temptation as someone might do something for `love` in spite of his better judgement.
In advertising, temptation is a theme common to many of the marketing and advertising techniques used to make products more attractive for purchase by consumers.
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| Motivation theory |
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| Neuroanatomy of motivation |
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