Alana Gore works as a campaign manager at a non-profit organization in Manhattan. She was recently asked by her supervisor to give a presentation on the progress of the ongoing climate campaign. However, throughout the presentation, her colleague Kelly Simmons interrupts her by asking irrelevant questions. In addition, she tries to insult her by constantly criticizing key findings and objectives achieved. Though Gore initially tried to be patient, she eventually loses her cool and retorts back asking her to keep her questions and clarifications for the end of the presentation. Which of the following is a reason why Gore's reaction can be categorized as an emotion instead of a mood?

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Gore's reaction is caused by a specific event, which is Kelly Simmons' constant interruptions and criticisms during her presentation. This makes it an emotion rather than a mood, which is less tied to a specific event and more generalized.

Alana Gore Works as a Campaign Manager at a Non-Profit