Causes, Role, and Influence of Mood States

Download or read book Causes, Role, and Influence of Mood States written by Anita V. Clark and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mood is defined as the prevailing psychological state (habitual or relatively temporary. It is further defined as a feeling, state or prolonged emotion that influences the whole of one's psychic life. It can also relate to passion or feeling. Mood can and does affect perceived health, personal confidence, one's perceptions of the world around us and our actions based on those perceptions. Moods can and do change often although mood swings of a sharp nature may be a symptom of underlying disease. Moods may signify happiness, anger, tension, or anxiety. Chronic periods of any mood state may be an indicator of a disorder as well. This new book gathers important research from throughout the world in this rapidly changing field.