The adaptation-level phenomenon refers to the
A) perception that one is worse off than those with whom one compares oneself.
B) tendency for standards of judgment to be heavily influenced by previous experiences.
C) tendency for emotional release to reduce levels of physiological arousal.
D) survival of organisms that adapt best to their environment.

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The adaptation-level phenomenon refers to the tendency for standards of judgment to be heavily influenced by previous experiences. This means that our current perception and judgment are based on our past experiences, and we tend to compare it with our present experiences to determine whether they are good or bad. For example, if we live in a house with a small backyard, we might perceive it to be sufficient until we see our neighbor's house with a bigger backyard, after which our perception might change.

The Adaptation-Level Phenomenon Refers to the