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HEDONIC ADAPTATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
  • Mental health and hygiene
CONT

The hedonic treadmill, also known as hedonic adaptation, is the observed tendency of humans to quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events or life changes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
  • Hygiène et santé mentales
CONT

L'adaptation hédonique [...] est la tendance observée des humains à revenir rapidement à un niveau de bonheur relativement stable en dépit d'évènements positifs ou négatifs majeurs ou de changements importants dans leur vie.

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