Affect in Psychology

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What is the definition of affect in psychology?

Affect, in psychology, refers to the underlying experience of feeling, emotion, attachment, or mood.

What are the components that make up affect?

Affect can be understood as a combination of three components: emotion, mood, and affectivity.

What is the difference between mood and emotion in the context of affect?

Mood refers to enduring, less intense emotional states that are not necessarily tied to a specific event, while emotion refers to the experience of feeling or emotion.

How is affectivity defined in the context of affect?

<p>Affectivity refers to an individual's overall disposition or temperament, which can be characterized as having a generally positive or negative affect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of positive and negative affect mentioned in the text?

<p>Positive affect examples include happiness, joy, and excitement, while negative affect examples include sadness, anger, fear, and disgust.</p> Signup and view all the answers