The tendency for our moods to adapt to external circumstances is known as
A)display rules.
B)hedonic adaptation.
C)treadmill exercise.
D)locus of control.

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Hedonic adaptation refers to the tendency for people to adjust or adapt their moods to their external circumstances, whether positive or negative. This means that initially positive events may lose their impact on our emotions over time, while negative events may have less of an impact than we initially expected. Display rules refer to cultural norms that dictate how, when, and where people should express their emotions. Treadmill exercise is a type of physical exercise while locus of control refers to the extent to which individuals believe they have control over the events that affect their lives. None of these concepts describe the tendency for moods to adapt to external circumstances as accurately as hedonic adaptation.

The Tendency for Our Moods to Adapt to External Circumstances