Question

When the team he supports wins the World Cup, Robert feels a surge of joy, which turns into a feeling of satisfaction that lasts for days.
What is one of the reasons that the feeling of satisfaction might be categorized as a mood and not an emotion?

a.It is a very strong feeling.

b.It is a positive feeling.

c.It is expressed on his face.

d.It is brought about by a specific event.

e.It has a lengthy duration.

Answer 1

The correct answer is E. It has a lengthy duration

Explanation:

Moods differ from emotions mainly due to their durations as moods can last several hours or even days, while emotions are experienced for a short time. Moreover, moods are triggered by more complex situations or multiple factors and are not experienced as often as emotions that can be triggered by most situations. In the case presented, it is appropriate to categorize "satisfaction" as a mood rather than as an emotion. This is because the satisfaction lasted for multiple days, and therefore it has a lengthy duration (Option E), which is common in moods but not in emotions.