PSY353: People are Exposed to many Messages that Encourage them to Believe that a Change of Weight: Positive Psychology Essay, SUSS, Singapore

“People are exposed to many messages that encourage them to believe that a change of weight, scent, hair color (or coverage), car, clothes, or any other aspects will produce a marked improvement in their happiness.

Our research suggests a moral, and a warning: Nothing that you focus on will make as much difference as you think.” Source: Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking, fast and slow. Farrar, Straus and Giroux. With reference to the extant literature, examine how the concept of hedonic adaptation does not improve our happiness, as suggested by Kahneman (2011), and propose recommendations on how to overcome hedonic adaptation.

In addition, based on your personal experiences and observations of others, explain how you can apply the concepts of contrast and habituation to your life.