Which of the Following Statements About the So-Called "Hedonic Treadmill

question 189

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the so-called "hedonic treadmill" is not true?

• A)It is a consequence of the fact that our brains are wired to notice changes rather than states.
• B)An increase in consumption level will give a permanent increase in happiness.
• C)It is the reason why people across a wide spectrum of incomes are found to be equally happy.
• D)A one-shot increase in income will, in the long run, not affect people's sense of satisfaction.

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