Adaptability and Happiness Quiz
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What is the main point of the text?

  • People are unable to adapt to new experiences.
  • People are able to quickly reach their goals.
  • People become bored once they reach a milestone
  • People can avoid feeling unmotivated by focusing on dynamic activities. (correct)
  • What is the author's opinion about how people adjust to life changes?

  • They are able to cope with the changes.
  • They are unable to cope with the changes.
  • They can adjust quickly but become unhappy afterwards. (correct)
  • They adjust slowly and become unhappy afterwards.
  • According to the text, what is the best way to avoid feeling unmotivated?

  • Taking a break from activities.
  • Striving for more accomplishments.
  • Focusing on activities that are dynamic and surprising. (correct)
  • Reaching a milestone and then stopping.
  • Study Notes

    • People are remarkably adaptable and quickly get used to many of the accomplishments they strive for in life.
    • Following a variable period of adjustment, we bounce back to our previous level of happiness, no matter what happens to us.
    • Our adaptability works in two directions: because we are so adaptable, we quickly get used to many of the accomplishments we strive for, but once we reach a milestone, we start to feel that something is missing.
    • We can get off the treadmill entirely by focusing on activities that are dynamic surprising, and attention- absorbing.

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    Explore your understanding of adaptability and happiness with this quiz. Test your knowledge on how people quickly adapt to accomplishments, bounce back to previous happiness levels, and the impact of milestones on our sense of fulfillment. Discover how to break free from the cycle by focusing on dynamic and attention-absorbing activities.

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