Asked by Nakhel Ishtiaq on Jul 19, 2024
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Fernando and Isabelle are both seniors at Central High,and their school's basketball team just won the divisional championship.Fernando is used to his team winning a lot,while Isabelle is new to the school and was not expecting the win.What will Isabelle do compared to Fernando,based on the research on hedonic adaptation
A) be less excited by the win, because she wasn't expecting it
B) be more excited by the win, because it is not a typical experience for her
C) underestimate Central High's chances for future victories
D) overestimate Central High's chances for future victories
Hedonic Adaptation
The observed tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.
Divisional Championship
A title or accolade awarded to the team that wins the final competition within a division of a sports league.
- Comprehend the concept of hedonic adaptation and its impact on emotional responses and happiness.
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Shree ChavdaJul 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Isabelle will be more excited by the win because it is not a typical experience for her, contrasting with Fernando's likely hedonic adaptation to the frequent wins.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the concept of hedonic adaptation and its impact on emotional responses and happiness.