Professor Crane Was Ecstatic When He Learned That His Research

question 106

Multiple Choice

Professor Crane was ecstatic when he learned that his research study had been approved for publication.His feelings of joy quickly disappeared,however,when he heard a colleague recently had three different research articles accepted for publication.His declining emotional satisfaction is best explained in terms of

• A) a happiness set point.
• B) relative deprivation.
• C) the experience of flow.
• D) the adaptation-level phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Divergent Thinking

A method of thinking that explores multiple possible solutions in order to generate creative ideas.

Janusian

Characterized by the simultaneous consideration of contrary or opposing ideas or concepts, often resulting in novel solutions or insights.

Paradoxical

describes something that seemingly contradicts itself yet might be true, often revealing a deeper truth through its contradiction.

Originality

The quality of being novel or unique, especially in the context of creative works, ideas, or inventions.