Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
The overall mood or feeling that a person experiences at a given moment. It can range from positive emotions like happiness and excitement to negative emotions like sadness and anger.
Related terms
Affect: The immediate, observable expression of emotion, such as facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice.