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Which of the following is a generic term that covers a broad range of feelings that people experience?

A) affect
B) knowledge
C) insight
D) attention
E) cognition

A) affect
Affect is a generic term that covers a broad range of feelings people experience, including both emotions and moods. Emotions are intense feelings directed at someone or something. Moods are less intense feelings than emotions and often, though not always, lack a contextual stimulus.

Which of the following is a characteristic of emotions?

A) Emotions are reactions to a person or event.
B) Emotions last for a longer time period than moods.
C) Emotions are never action-oriented in nature.
D) Emotions lack a contextual stimulus.
E) Emotions involve less intense feelings than moods.

A) Emotions are reactions to a person or event.

Emotions are intense feelings that are directed at someone or something. Emotions are reactions to a person. For instance, seeing a friend at work may make one feel glad or an event dealing with a rude client may make one feel angry.

Which of the following terms best describes an intense feeling directed at someone or something?

A) perception
B) cognition
C) mood
D) reasoning
E) emotion

E) emotion
Emotions are intense feelings that are directed at someone or something. Emotions are reactions to a person. For instance, seeing a friend at work may make one feel glad or an event dealing with a rude client may make one feel angry.

Ashley Madison works as a receptionist at a fashion magazine. One morning, her boss walks into the office and yells at her, telling her that the front office is a mess and she needs to clean it immediately. After her boss leaves the room, Madison goes to the front office and violently slams trash into the bin. Which of the following best describes Madison's anger?
A) a recognition
B) an insight
C) a mood
D) an emotion
E) a perception

D) an emotion
Madison is experiencing an intense feeling of anger, which is an emotion directed toward her boss. Emotions are intense feelings that are directed at someone or something and are more likely to be caused by a specific event.

________ refers to feelings that tend to be less intense than emotions and that lack a contextual stimulus.
A) Affect
B) Cognition
C) Mood
D) Thought
E) Reaction

C) Mood
Moods are feelings that tend to be less intense than emotions and that lack a contextual stimulus. Moods are not usually directed at a person or an event. But emotions can turn into moods when one loses focus on the event or object that started the feeling.

Robert Springer woke up in the morning and felt a sense of joy and peace as he got ready for work. At work, though challenges came his way, he tackled them without getting stressed about them. This feeling lasted for several days that week. What is one of the reasons that Springer's feeling can be categorized as a mood and not as an emotion?
A) It is more intense than emotions.
B) It is brought about by a specific event.
C) It is prolonged in nature.
D) It is a positive feeling.
E) It is indicated by a facial expression.

C) It is prolonged in nature.

Springer's general ambiguous feeling of happiness is ongoing or prolonged, which is a characteristic of a mood. Contextual stimulus, strong feelings, and being directed at an event or person are characteristics of an emotion. In addition, both mood and emotion can be positive.

When Ariana Winter is told that her dog has been killed by a car, she feels deeply saddened. Her feelings are then overcome by a surge of anger at the car driver. However minutes later, she is able to laugh and talk about the good memories spent with her pet. What is one of the reasons that Winter's reaction can be categorized as an emotion? A) Its cause is general and ambiguous.
B) It lasted for a brief time period.
C) It is not action-oriented.
D) It is a negative feeling.
E) It is cognitive in nature.

B) It lasted for a brief time period
Emotions are intense feelings directed at someone or something. Most experts believe emotions are more fleeting than moods. Emotions tend to come and go fairly quickly, maybe even in a matter of seconds.

Which of the following statements is most likely to be true regarding moods?
A) Moods are always brought about by a specific event.
B) Moods last for a very short period of time such as a few seconds.
C) As compared to emotions, moods are more likely to be clearly revealed by facial expressions.
D) Moods are more fleeting than emotions.
E) Moods are cognitive in nature.

E) Moods are cognitive in nature.
Moods are cognitive in nature and their cause is often general and unclear. They are generally not indicated by distinct facial expressions. Unlike moods, emotions like anger and disgust tend to be more clearly revealed by facial expressions. Emotions are more likely to be caused by a specific event, and emotions are more fleeting than moods.

Katherine Connor started her day with a cup of coffee while reading the newspaper. However, something about the day makes her feel low. When she reaches the office, she feels upset and distracted from work, although she cannot pinpoint a reason for feeling this way. She continues to feel upset and distracted through the rest of the day. Which of the following is she most likely to be experiencing?
A) a response
B) a reaction
C) a counteraction
D) an attitude
E) a mood

E) a mood
Moods are cognitive in nature and their cause is often general and unclear. They last longer than emotions for several hours or days.

Erin Corbett works at a software company, in charge of the help desk. A short while ago, she received a call from a discontent customer about a problem he is facing due to the company's software. Though she tried to help the customer with the software, he refused to listen to her. He continued yelling at her and finally banged the phone down. Corbett feels exasperated after hanging up the phone and goes for a cup of coffee to calm herself down. What makes Corbett's anger an emotion, rather than a mood?
A) The cause of her behavior is unclear.
B) The feeling of being angry is prolonged.
C) The anger has a contextual stimulus.
D) The response is void of action.
E) The response is cognitive in nature.

C) The anger has a contextual stimulus.

Corbett's feelings are brought about by being yelled at and is a contextual stimulus for her behavior. Her response is short, rather than prolonged. These are characteristics of an emotion.

Alana Gore works as a campaign manager at a non-profit organization in Manhattan. She was recently asked by her supervisor to give a presentation on the progress of the ongoing climate campaign. However, throughout the presentation, her colleague Kelly Simmons interrupts her by asking irrelevant questions. In addition, she tries to insult her by constantly criticizing key findings and objectives achieved. Though Gore initially tried to be patient, she eventually loses her cool and retorts back asking her to keep her questions and clarifications for the end of the presentation. Which of the following is a reason why Gore's reaction can be categorized as an emotion instead of a mood?
A) Its cause is general and ambiguous.
B) It is not action-oriented.
C) It incorporates both positive and negative dimensions of affect.
D) It is less cognitive in nature than moods.
E) It is caused by a specific event.

E) It is caused by a specific event.

Gore's anger results in action when she retorts back at Simmons, which is a characteristic of emotion. Emotions are caused by a specific event, which. in this scenario, is Simmons criticizing and interrupting her presentation.

________ are caused by a specific event, are very brief, and accompanied by distinct facial expressions.
A) Emotions
B) Perceptions
C) Attitudes
D) Moods
E) Reactions

A) Emotions

Emotions are intense feelings directed at someone or something. Most experts believe emotions are more fleeting than moods. Emotions tend to come and go fairly quickly, maybe even in a matter of seconds. Unlike moods, emotions like anger and disgust tend to be more clearly revealed by facial expressions.

Moods are more intense than emotions and invariably arise because of a specific event acting as a stimulus.

FALSE

Emotions are defined as intense feelings that are directed at someone or something. Moods are feelings that tend to be less intense than emotions and often lack a contextual stimulus.

Emotions can turn into moods when one loses focus on the event or object that started the feeling.

TRUE

Emotions can turn into moods when one loses focus on the event or object that started the feeling. In addition, good or bad moods can make you more emotional in response to an event.

Moods are usually accompanied by distinct facial expressions.

FALSE

Moods are generally not indicated by distinct facial expressions.

Emotions tend to last for several days, for a much longer time period than moods.

FALSE

Emotions are more fleeting than moods. Moods last longer than emotions for hours or even days.

Moods tend to be more action oriented in nature than emotions.

FALSE

Emotions are more action oriented in nature than moods. Moods tend to be cognitive in nature.

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Are feelings that tend to be less intense than emotions and that lack a contextual stimulus?

Emotions are intense feelings that are directed at some- one or something. Moods are feelings that tend to be less intense than emo- tions and that often (though not always) lack a contextual stimulus.

What term is used for feelings that tend to be less intense than emotions?

moods Feelings that tend to be less. intense than emotions and that lack a contextual stimulus.

Are emotions less intense than moods?

Emotions can often have indicative facial expressions and body language as well. A Mood is a state of mind that tends to be less intense than an emotion, and does not necessarily need a contextual stimulus. Moods last longer than emotions, from hours to days.

Are intense feelings that are directed at someone or something?

In some uses of the word, emotions are intense feelings that are directed at someone or something. On the other hand, emotion can be used to refer to states that are mild (as in annoyed or content) and to states that are not directed at anything (as in anxiety and depression).