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 brought about by a specific event.
C) It has a lengthy duration.
D) It is a positive feeling.
E) It is expressed on his face.
C
Explanation: C) Robert's general ambiguous feeling of happiness is ongoing or prolonged, which is a characteristic of mood. Contextual stimulus, strong feelings, and facial expression are characteristics of emotion. Both mood and emotion can be positive.
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