Experiencing Moods and Emotions
Positive moods are somewhat more common than negative moods
Positivity offset: at zero input, most people experience a mildly positive mood
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The degree to which people experience positive and negative emotions varies across cultures. Some cultures value certain emotions more than others, which leads individuals to change their perspective on experiencing those emotions.
A positivity offset means when nothing particular is going on, most individuals experience a mildly positive mood.