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Would you rather be involved in warfare as a member of a forager society or as a member of an industrial nation? Why?
Relative Deprivation
A sense of dissatisfaction or resentment that arises from the belief that one is worse off compared to others in a similar situation or compared to societal norms.
Happiness Set Point
The theory suggesting individuals have a baseline level of happiness which, despite changes or life events, tends to return to its original level.
Adaptation-Level
A theory suggesting that people adapt to new stimuli and events, eventually perceiving them as normal and using this new norm as a baseline for future judgments.
Emotional Satisfaction
A state of contentment and fulfillment derived from emotional experiences.
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Q29: Monogamy is the primary form of marriage
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Q35: Hunting and gathering societies have always existed
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Q48: A primary feature that separates an industrial
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