Many people think, inaccurately, that they will never be happy again after the death of a loved one, or the end of a romantic relationship. Which of the following terms describes this tendency?

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This tendency is known as durability bias, which refers to the belief that our emotional reactions to an event will be more lasting than they actually are. In reality, most people are able to adapt and bounce back from difficult situations over time. The other choices (hedonic treadmill, positive psychology, set point) do not accurately describe this tendency.

Many People Think, Inaccurately, That They Will Never Be Happy