Madge woke up this morning feeling grouchy and annoyed. When her roommate asks her why she is feeling this way, she can't seem to come up with any particular reason. Which term most accurately describes what Madge is feeling?
A)Affect
B)Emotion
C)Mood
D)Attitude

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mood is the correct term because it refers to a temporary state of mind or feeling that isn't directed towards a particular object and doesn't necessarily have a specific cause, which matches Madge's situation of feeling grouchy and annoyed without a particular reason.

Madge Woke Up This Morning Feeling Grouchy and Annoyed