July 2020 Flashcards

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Hedonic Treadmill

A

the tendency to quickly adapt to major positive or negative events by returning to a stable level of happiness. I.e. making more money doesn’t make you happier. This explains why $50.000 in wages are the best for happiness.

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2
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erheischen (GER)

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require, demand

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3
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telluric

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terrestial

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4
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assail

A

assault

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5
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ikigai

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reason for being, perfect job

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6
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fusty

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Musty, moldy

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