Lottery winners are no happier than anyone else a year after their big win. Similarly, people who have experienced minor physical injuries seem to adjust fairly well across time and return to their pre-injury level of happiness. These findings are consistent with research on ____.
A)the hedonic treadmill
B)the broaden-and-build theory
C)emotional intelligence (EQ)
D)personal affective indices

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The hedonic treadmill theory suggests that major events (positive or negative) temporarily affect happiness, but people eventually return to their baseline level of happiness. This concept explains why lottery winners and those who have experienced minor physical injuries adjust over time and revert to their pre-event level of happiness.

Lottery Winners Are No Happier Than Anyone Else a Year