The Idea That People Maintain Relatively Constant Levels of Happiness

question 54

Multiple Choice

The idea that people maintain relatively constant levels of happiness or unhappiness-regardless of what happens to them-has been referred to as ____.

• A)the hedonic treadmill
• B)the broaden-and-build theory
• C)emotional intelligence (EQ)
• D)personal affective index

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Definitions:

Time

The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.

Scheduled Appointment

An arranged meeting or commitment entered into a calendar or planner, often with reminders set to notify participants.

Period

A length or portion of time, often defined by specific start and end dates.

Days

Days refer to periods of 24 hours each, marking the time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis.