Explain the Difference Between the Following Terms: Emotion, Mood, and Affect

question 154

Essay

Explain the difference between the following terms: emotion, mood, and affect. Why do scientists NOT use them interchangeably?

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

The process of acquiring knowledge and skills by observing and imitating the actions of others.

Ethnocentrism

The act of judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture, often accompanied by a belief in the superiority of one's ethnic group.

Classical Conditioning

A way of learning that emerges from linking a stimulus from nature with one that the environment presents.

Implicit Association Test (IAT)

A psychological assessment tool designed to measure implicit biases that individuals may not be aware of, by analyzing reaction times to specific stimuli.