Which of the Following Statements Best Illustrates the Adaptation-Level Theory

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best illustrates the adaptation-level theory of happiness?

• A) People who get a significant promotion at work within one year only are just as happy as they were before the promotion.
• B) Individuals who win $1 million in the lottery tend to express greater happiness than individuals who win half that money.
• C) Tourists who leave cold climates for vacations in the sun report greater happiness during their trip than they do before they depart.
• D) College transfer students usually show a decrease in life satisfaction in their first semester at their new school.

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Definitions:

Demand

Describes the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various price levels, at a given moment.

Supply

The total quantity of a good or service that is available for purchase at any given price point.

Farm Products

Goods that are produced by agricultural activities; includes crops, livestock, and related commodities.

Export Demand

The desire and willingness of foreign consumers and businesses to purchase goods and services produced in another country.