Individuals who think ahead to the future consequences of their present behaviours are more inclined to act in ways that are protective of their future health and well-being.
The consequences of the fall were transmitted to their descendants in the form of "concupiscence", which is a metaphysical term, and not a psychological one.
Others argue that we need to understand the consequences of such narrow-minded greed even if only a small percentage of the population embraces such motives.
Increased muscle tone, development of the proprioceptive and vestibular senses and opportunities to practice with balance are all consequences of this reflex.