Donna has been short of money and worried about her job security.Yesterday she was surprised to find she was being promoted and given a 10% raise.The adaptation-level phenomenon suggests that she will

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The adaptation-level phenomenon suggests that people quickly adapt to new circumstances and return to their baseline level of happiness or satisfaction. In Donna's case, she was previously worried about her finances and job security, and although the promotion and raise may temporarily alleviate those concerns, she will likely adapt to the new situation and eventually return to her previous level of worry.

Donna Has Been Short of Money and Worried About Her