to the captains directly by the Emperor to reward their efforts in the conquests, and

And then you look back when it's all over and you see the reward..

in your brain involved in feelings of reward,

Dopamine is released as a reward whenever we accomplish something, whether it be eating to sustain life or sexual activity to produce future life.

primary reward drives—things like food and sex.

sets off that feel-good reward excitement in your brain

When it comes to forgetfulness, a study using African Cichlids gave fish a food reward in

previously received a reward. Studies have even shown goldfish can remember things for

for burnout is your sense of reward.

and feel happy in our jobs is a sense of intrinsic reward.

anything even vaguely exercisial. This keeps reward chemicals out of your

Might as well reward yourself with an extra tray of 24 fresh cinnamon buns from the bakery: Only 11.99

And finally comes the reward: