Emotions vs. Moods
In everyday language, people often use the terms "emotions" and "moods", but psychologists actually make distinctions between the two.
How do they differ?
An emotion is normally quite short-lived, but intense. Emotions are also likely to have a definite and identifiable cause.
For example, after disagreeing with a friend over politics, you might feel angry for a short period of time.
A mood, on the other hand, is usually much milder than an emotion, but longer-lasting.
In many cases, it can be difficult to identify the specific cause of a mood. For example, you might find yourself feeling gloomy for several days without any clear, identifiable reason.
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