Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Distinction Between

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the distinction between affect, mood, and emotion?

A) Affect is the most general term of the three, and it includes emotions, which tend to be short-term and reactionary; moods tend to last longer than emotions.
B) Affect is the most general term of the three, followed by emotions, which are unpredictable and volatile, followed by moods, which are more specific types of emotions.
C) Emotions are the most general term of the three, and they incorporate both affect, which refers to the more specific emotions, and mood, which refers to the less specific emotions.
D) Emotions, mood, and affect are all similar in scope, but emotions are more powerful than mood or affect.