Title: How Emotion and Mood Influence Behavior
Headings: How Emotion and Mood Influence Behavior
How Emotion and Mood Influence Behavior
Emotion and mood can affect temperament, personality, disposition, motivation, and initial perspectives and reactions.
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Emotions in the Workplace
Mood
Emotion
Plutchik Wheel
Organizational Implications
The Importance of Motivation

Content: As emotion is largely a chemical balance (or imbalance) in the mind, emotions can quickly cloud judgment and complicate social interactions without the individual being consciously aware that it is happening. Terms
emotions
Subjective, conscious experiences that are characterized primarily by psycho-physiological expressions, biological reactions, and mental states. mood
A mental or emotional state. Full Text
Emotions in the Workplace
Emotions and mood can affect temperament, personality, disposition, and motivation. They can affect a person's physical well-being, judgement, and perception. Emotions play a critical role in how individuals behave and react to external stimuli; they are often internalized enough for people to fail to notice when they are at work. Emotions and mood can cloud judgment and reduce rationality in decision-making. Mood
All moods can affect judgment, perception, and physical and emotional well-being. Long-term exposure to negative moods or stressful environments can lead to illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and ulcers.