As we consider the focus of positive psychology as well as the discussion regarding well-being, it may be a good time to consider how the set-point theory of happiness might come in to play. Also known as hedonic adaptation, the set-point theory of happiness essentially posits that individuals tend to return to their "set-point" of happiness regardless of exceptionally good or bad events that might swing to either end of the spectrum.
How might Positive Psychology respond to this theory?