Mercedes has moved several times over the past decade, each…

Mercedes has moved several times over the past decade, each time getting a nicer and bigger home as her combined income with her partner has increased. They continue to work in an industry that pays really well even though they would prefer a work setting where they could utilize their artistic talents. They rationalize that once they get a bigger home in a more exclusive neighborhood they will finally become “really happy.” This is an example of ______.