The textbook reports that in 2011,60 percent of Canadian and Japanese respondents rated themselves as happy,even though Japan had just been through a devastating earthquake,tsunami,and nuclear crisis.Which of the following provides the best account for that finding?

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Adaptation level theory suggests that people adjust their expectations and perceptions based on their experiences, including recovering their sense of happiness after negative events. This explains how Japanese respondents could still report high levels of happiness despite recent disasters.

The Textbook Reports That in 2011,60 Percent of Canadian and Japanese