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: 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. The decision-making effects of any kind of bad mood can hinder a person's job performance and lead to poor decisions that affect the company. In contrast, a positive mood can enhance creativity and problem solving. However, positive moods can also create false optimism and negatively influence decision making. Emotion
Emotions are reciprocal with mood, temperament, personality, disposition, and motivation. Emotions can be influenced by hormones and neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and seratonin.