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Mental State

A person's current emotional, cognitive, and psychological condition.

A mental state is a condition of mind or feeling, such as happiness, sadness, fear, or anger. It refers to a person's current emotional, cognitive, and psychological state.

Etymology

The term 'mental state' originates from the combination of 'mental,' referring to the mind, and 'state,' denoting a condition or situation.

Explain Like I’m 5

A mental state is like how you're feeling and thinking right now - happy, sad, focused, or confused.

FAQ

What is a mental state? It describes a person's current condition
,How do mental states change? They fluctuate based on experiences and thoughts
,Can mental states be measured? Psychologists use various tools to assess them

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

state of mind mood disposition

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

psychological state condition

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

emotion feeling belief thought perception

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

person individual

Indexes

psychological

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