Affect
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The feeling-tone accompaniment of an idea or mental representation. It is the most direct psychic derivative of instinct and the psychic representative of the various bodily changes by means of which instincts manifest themselves. |
| Also Called: |
Mood |
Affect Categories.
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Irritable Mood - Abnormal or excessive excitability with easily triggered anger, annoyance, or impatience. |
Affect Definitions and Terms
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