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Definition of 'Affect'

The feeling-tone accompaniment of an idea or mental representation. It is the most direct psychic derivative of instinct and the psychic representative of the various bodily changes by means of which instincts manifest themselves.

Common names: Affect; Affects; Mood; Moods

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"How long will I suffer?" versus "How long will you suffer?" A self-other effect in affective forecasting.

29 Sep 2008 This research presents evidence that people predict longer durations of negative affect for others than for themselves. It is argued that this self-other effect is based on the asymmetric availability of knowledge about psychological strategies ... Read more...


Me, myself, and us: salient self-threats and relational connections.

29 Sep 2008 Guided by their own amoebic self theory (C. T. Burris and J. K. Rempel, 2004), in 6 studies the authors explore the impact that involvement in an intimate relationship has on how a person appraises and responds to threat. They first show that ... Read more...


Massage therapy versus simple touch to improve pain and mood in patients with advanced cancer: a randomized trial.

12 Sep 2008 BACKGROUND: Small studies of variable quality suggest that massage therapy may relieve pain and other symptoms. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of massage for decreasing pain and symptom distress and improving quality of life among persons with ... Read more...

 

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Definition: The feeling-tone accompaniment of an idea or mental representation. It is the most direct psychic derivative of instinct and the psychic representative of the various bodily changes by means of which instincts manifest themselves.

Descriptor UI: D000339

Alternative terms: Affect; Affects; Mood; Moods;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; drug effects; physiology; radiation effects; ethics;

Tree Number: F01.470.047;

History Note: 65(64); was see under EMOTIONS 1963-64

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