When Mrs. Van Dyke first acquired a new luxury car, she was ecstatic. After several weeks, however, she took the car for granted and it gave her little sense of emotional excitement. This change in her feelings can best be explained in terms of

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The adaptation-level phenomenon is the tendency for individuals to adapt to a new level of stimulation or experience, leading to reduced emotional response over time. In this case, Mrs. Van Dyke initially experienced excitement with her new car, but as she became accustomed to it, her emotional response decreased.

When Mrs Van Dyke First Acquired a New Luxury Car, She