comparatively long-lasting, stable mental states of moderate or low intensity, manifested as a positive or negative emotional background of the individual’s mental life, characterized by diffusion, lack of a clear conscious attachment to certain objects or processes, and sufficient stability to consider the structure as a separate indicator of temperament. In contrast to situational emotions and affects, it is an emotional reaction not to the immediate consequences of specific events, but to their significance for the subject in the context of general life plans, interests and expectations. The formed moods, in turn, are able to influence emotional reactions in connection with current events, responsibly changing the direction of thoughts, perceptions and behavior.