Mood
Definition
The emotional state or feeling that influences our overall subjective experience, characterized by positive (e.g., happiness) or negative (e.g., sadness) valence.
Analogy
Imagine mood as the weather outside. Just like different weather conditions can influence your day, your mood can impact how you perceive and react to events happening around you.
Related terms
Emotion: An intense psychological response usually triggered by specific stimuli and accompanied by physiological changes.
Affect: The visible display of emotions through facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice.
Mood Disorders: Mental health conditions characterized by persistent disturbances in mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.
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What is the neurotransmitter responsible for the regulation of sleep, appetite, and mood, and is often targeted by medications used to treat depression?
Which neurotransmitter influences mood and hunger?
Which chemical compound found in chocolate acts as an antagonist for cannabinoid receptors affecting mood and pain sensations?
What would be an innovative way to examine how color associations influence mood?
Which experiment would precisely evaluate the influence of mood on memory retrieval?
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