hedonic relevance

the extent to which a situation or activity has bearing on the attainment or maintenance of a positive mood. According to the hedonic contingency hypothesis, happy people consider the hedonic relevance of an activity they might carry out before actually engaging in that behavior, because they want to maintain their good mood.

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Psychology term of the day

November 28th 2024

resocialization

n. the process of enabling individuals with mental disorders to resume appropriate interpersonal activities and behaviors and, generally, to participate in community life through more adaptive attitudes and skills.