Emotional states refer to subjective experiences characterized by feelings such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, or excitement. These states can influence our thoughts, behaviors, and physiological responses.
Related terms
Mood Disorders: Mood disorders are mental health conditions characterized by persistent emotional disturbances such as depression or bipolar disorder.
Emotion Regulation: Emotion regulation refers to strategies individuals use to manage and modify their own emotional experiences.
Affect Display: Affect display refers to nonverbal expressions of emotion through facial expressions, body language, vocal cues, etc.