The Hedonic Treadmill Is the Tendency of People to

question 4

Multiple Choice

The hedonic treadmill is the tendency of people to

• A) pursue the same sources of enjoyment repeatedly
• B) want more things as their income level increases
• C) return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite positive or negative events or life changes
• D) be appreciated for the work they do

---

Definitions:

Distributive Justice

the ethical principle concerned with the fair allocation of resources and wealth among members of a society.

Social Egalitarianism

A philosophy advocating for equal rights and opportunities for all people within society.

Libertarianism

A political philosophy that emphasizes freedom, autonomy, and voluntary association, with a scepticism of authority and state power.

Kohlberg's Schematic Analysis

A psychological framework developed by Lawrence Kohlberg that categorizes moral development into stages, used to analyze the moral reasoning behind decisions and behaviors.