| emotion | A strong feeling, aroused mental state, or intense state of drive or unrest directed toward a definite object and evidenced in both behaviour and in psychologic changes, with accompanying autonomic nervous system manifestations. Origin: L. E-moveo, pp. -motus, to move out, agitate (05 Mar 2000) |
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| expressed emotion | Frequency and quality of negative emotions, e.g., anger or hostility, expressed by family members or significant others, that often lead to a high relapse rate, especially in schizophrenic patients. (12 Dec 1998) |