Rannit felt extremely happy upon receiving her acceptance letter from her preferred medical school. However, after a few weeks, her excitement about the acceptance has noticeably decreased. Which psychological concept best explains this shift in her emotional response?

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Published
24 Aug 2023
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

The adaptation-level phenomenon refers to the tendency for people to quickly become accustomed to changes in their circumstances, causing initial emotional reactions—such as excitement or happiness—to diminish over time. This explains why Rannit's enthusiasm about her acceptance faded after a few weeks.

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