Joe received an email about getting a 50 per cent payroll increase this year. He had been expecting this moment for eight months. Ironically, he went back to his normal life in just one day. Joe's reaction could best be explained by the ________.
A)hedonic treadmill
B)durability bias
C)positivity effect
D)broaden and build theory

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The hedonic treadmill refers to the tendency for humans to quickly return to a stable level of happiness after experiencing a positive or negative event. In this scenario, Joe's initial excitement over the 50 per cent payroll increase quickly faded and he returned to his normal level of happiness.

Joe Received an Email About Getting a 50 Per Cent