Marina and Deven both received a C on their last English papers.Marina is accustomed to getting As,and Deven doesn't usually get good grades on papers.What should you expect,based on the research on hedonic adaptationA) Both students will be equally disappointed by the grades they received. B) Marina will be more disappointed by the grade that she received. C) Deven will be more disappointed by the grade that she received. D) Neither student will be disappointed by the grades they received, because a C is still a passing grade.

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Marina and Deven both received a C on their last English papers.Marina is accustomed to getting As,and Deven doesn't usually get good grades on papers.What should you expect,based on the research on hedonic adaptationA)  Both students will be equally disappointed by the grades they received. B)  Marina will be more disappointed by the grade that she received. C)  Deven will be more disappointed by the grade that she received. D)  Neither student will be disappointed by the grades they received, because a C is still a passing grade.

Dennise Hernandez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Based on the research on hedonic adaptation, Marina's disappointment will be greater because she is accustomed to higher grades and has experienced a shift in her reference point. Deven, on the other hand, has a lower reference point for his grades and may not experience the same level of disappointment.

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