Which of the following events will likely be affected by the concept of the hedonic treadmill?
A)falling in love
B)winning the lottery
C)buying a new car
D)All of these

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The hedonic treadmill refers to the tendency for humans to quickly adapt to positive changes in their lives, leading to a temporary increase in happiness that eventually dissipates back to baseline. This concept can affect all of the events listed. Falling in love, winning the lottery, and buying a new car may all initially increase happiness, but the effect will likely wear off over time.

Which of the Following Events Will Likely Be Affected by the Concept