When Mrs.Van Dyke first acquired a new luxury car,she was ecstatic.After several months,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 refers to the tendency for humans to quickly adapt to changes in their environment, leading to a decrease in emotional response over time. This phenomenon explains Mrs.Van Dyke's change in feelings towards her luxury car.

When MrsVan Dyke First Acquired a New Luxury Car,she Was Ecstatic