For the past several weeks,Hugh has had a vague sense of irritability.He does not know why he is feeling this way,but it seems to be affecting how he thinks about his job and how
He acts at work.Hugh's irritability is best categorized as a
A) primary emotion.
B) secondary emotion.
C) mood.
D) physiological arousal.

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Hugh's vague sense of irritability that is affecting his thoughts and behaviors, without a specific, identifiable cause, is best categorized as a mood. Moods are longer-lasting emotional states that are not directed at a specific object or situation.

For the Past Several Weeks,Hugh Has Had a Vague Sense