Questions: Apex Learning - Courses apexlearning.com/public/activity/6004003/assessment 6.4.3 Quiz: Positive Psychology Question 7 of 10 After graduation, Haley's friend Zazu went to Paris, Jeremy went to Peru, and Ashley went to Turkey. Haley was only able to go to Wild Waves water park. This made her sad and is an example of the: A. hierarchy of needs. B. life of engagement. C. adaptation-level principle. D. relative deprivation theory. SUBMIT PREVIOUS

The answer is D. relative deprivation theory.

The hierarchy of needs, proposed by Abraham Maslow, is a psychological theory that prioritizes human needs in a pyramid structure, starting from basic physiological needs to self-actualization. This option does not fit the context of Haley's situation.

The life of engagement refers to being deeply involved in activities that are fulfilling and absorbing, often leading to a state of flow. This does not describe Haley's feelings of sadness due to her friends' more exciting travel experiences.

The adaptation-level principle suggests that people quickly adapt to new situations, and their level of happiness returns to a baseline level over time. This principle does not directly explain Haley's immediate feelings of sadness.

Relative deprivation theory explains feelings of discontent that arise when people compare their own situation to others and perceive themselves as worse off. Haley's sadness stems from comparing her experience at Wild Waves water park to her friends' more exotic travels, making this the most appropriate explanation.