Determining Mood and Affect Is an Important Part of the Mental

question 5

Multiple Choice

Determining mood and affect is an important part of the mental status exam. Although both of these terms refer to feeling states of the individual, it would be correct to say that affect is more than mood.

• A) immediate
• B) severe
• C) problematic
• D) stable

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Definitions:

Work Unit

A functional component within an organization, typically made up of team members working together towards common objectives.

Representing Category

The act of exemplifying or embodying the characteristics of a broader class or group.

External Behavior

Actions or reactions observed from an individual that occur outside of their internal cognitive processes, visible to others.

Negotiating Agreements

The process of discussing and arriving at a mutual agreement between parties, often involving compromise and understanding.