Mood and Emotion

Mood and Emotion

Mood vs Emotion
Mood and emotion are two words that can often be very confusing although there is a key difference between these two words. First, let us define mood and emotion. A mood refers to an emotional state. On the contrary, emotion refers to a psychological state. Unlike a mood an emotion is usually a result of an external stimulus. One of the key differences between moods and emotions is that moods last for a longer period of time, unlike emotions that only last for a short period of time.

What is Mood?

According to psychologists, a mood can simply be understood as an emotional state. This emotional state can last for a short period of time or a longer period of time. Sometimes a person can be settled into a particular mood for several weeks. Moods have a direct impact on how we behave. For example, imagine if you were in a depressed mood, the way you react to things, interact with others, carry on your daily tasks would be completely different to that of a cheerful mood. This is why it is important to have a profound understanding of your mood as it can directly influence your perspective and behavior.

According to studies, there is a relationship between moods and personalities. A person who has a very optimistic personality tends to be in a happy mood most of the time. On the other hand, a person who is very pessimistic usually is in a depressed mood. Other than our personality there are many factors that affect our moods. Some of these factors are lack of sleep, medication, and lifestyle.

In abnormal psychology, psychologists point out various disorders that are connected to moods. They highlight that people who have difficult in regulating their moods can suffer from major depression, dysthymia, bipolar disorder and also postpartum depression.

What is Emotion?

Emotion refers to a psychological state. This should not be confused with a mood because unlike moods; emotions are usually caused by something. For example, for your birthday, you receive a beautiful gift from a friend. This makes you feel very happy. This is an emotion. It only lasts for a short period of time and is a reaction to an external stimulus.

In the year 1972, a psychologist named Paul Eckman identified six basic emotions that are universal. They are happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear and disgust. Later on, in 1999 other emotions such as satisfaction, pride, contempt, shame, embarrassment, amusement, and excitement were added to the list.

An emotion involves three main components. They are the subjective experience, a physiological response and a behavioral or expressive response. The subjective experience refers to how the individual experiences it. This focuses on how each emotion differs from one individual to another although it falls into a universal category such as happiness or sadness. Secondly, the physiological reaction refers to how the person feels it physiologically. This includes racing heartbeat, sweating, rapid breathing, etc. The final component of behavioral or expressive response focuses on how the individual actually expresses it.

What is the difference between Mood and Emotion?

Definitions of Mood and Emotion:

Mood: A mood refers to an emotional state.

Emotion: Emotion refers to a psychological state.

Characteristics of Mood and Emotion:

Duration of time:

Mood: A mood lasts for a longer period of time.

Emotion: An emotion lasts only for a short duration of time.

Intensity:

Mood: Moods are mild.

Emotion: Emotions are extremely intense.

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Need and Desire by ALMASI

Difference Between Need and Desire

 

Key Difference – Need vs Desire
 

Need and desire are concepts that are similar in nature and meaning although a difference can be discerned between these two words. In most situations our needs and desires often overlap with one another. Often, we feel that what we need is what we desire and what we desire is what we need. This is the confusion in the minds of many people as they feel that needs and desires are synonyms and can be used interchangeably. Needs refer to those that are necessary for survival. On the other hand, desires refer to those that people want in life although there is not threat to survival if the individual fails to accomplish them. Desires are forever growing in the individual as he tries more to accomplish them. As you can see the two concepts are totally different which will be clear after reading this article.

What is a Need?

We have certain needs that we feel we cannot live without them. The most basic needs are hunger, clothing, and shelter. Love that we receive from our family and friends may not appear as our need, but it is also our basic need as otherwise we feel neglected and unwanted. Satisfying our needs is very important for us as they are essential for our very existence. We have to eat when we are hungry and need to excrete or urinate when it becomes necessary. We have to fulfill the basic needs to survive. We do not think of mineral water or a cola when we are very thirsty, and all we need is water to quench our thirst.

What is a Desire?

Desire is something we want for ourselves. This desire could be weak or very strong. If we feel a strong desire for something, we work hard to achieve it for ourselves. Desire is not basic and essential for our existence, and it is not that we cannot live without things we desire. Another important thing to remember is that desires are endless, and we are never satisfied fully.

Desires have been condemned as a source of constant trouble for human beings in many religions as desires are never ending and keep popping up one after another all our lives.

What is the difference between Need and Desire?

Definitions of Need and Desire:

Need: Needs are basic and must be met for our survival.
Desire: Desire is something we want for ourselves.

Characteristics of Need and Desire:

Survival:
Need: Needs are necessary for survival.
Desire: Desire is not necessary for our survival.
Sorrow:
Need: Needs are mandatory to live, hence they do not bring sorrow.
Desire: Desires are sources of sorrow for human beings as people begin to desire more and more in life.
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