Psychology Dictionary
  • Dictionary
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • W
    • Y
    • Z
  • Health Topics
    • ADHD
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Breast Cancer
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Dissociative Disorders
    • Epilepsy
    • Insomnia
    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • PCP
    • Pediatrics
    • Personality Disorders
    • Primary Care
    • Schizophrenia
    • Sleepdisorders
    • Substance Abuse Disorders
Aa
Psychology Dictionary
Aa
Search
  • Dictionary
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • W
    • Y
    • Z
  • Health Topics
    • ADHD
    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Breast Cancer
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • Dissociative Disorders
    • Epilepsy
    • Insomnia
    • Neurology
    • Oncology
    • PCP
    • Pediatrics
    • Personality Disorders
    • Primary Care
    • Schizophrenia
    • Sleepdisorders
    • Substance Abuse Disorders
Follow US
© PscyhologyDictionary.org. All Rights Reserved.
Home > F > FREE-FLOATING EMOTION
F

FREE-FLOATING EMOTION

By N., Sam M.S.

the term for a diffuse and generalized emotional state that does not appear to be associated with any specific cause. A common example is free-floating anxiety.

FREE-FLOATING EMOTION: "Joe suffered from free floating emotion."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "FREE-FLOATING EMOTION," in PsychologyDictionary.org, May 11, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/free-floating-emotion/ (accessed June 8, 2023).
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Avatar photo
By N., Sam M.S.
Sam holds a masters in Child Psychology and is an avid supporter of Psychology academics.
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest Posts

The Definite Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Guide
ISFJ vs. INTJ - Key Differences and Compatibility
ESTJ vs. INTJ - Key Differences and Compatibility
ENFP vs INTJ - Key Differences and Compatibility 
INTJ vs. ENTJ - Key Differences and Compatibility
Integrative Psychology
Theoretical Orientation Psychology
How To Become an Assistant Psychologist?
Language Psychology
Language Psychology
Job Functions of an Occupational Psychologist (+ How to Become One)
What Does a Behavioral Psychologist Do and How to Become One?
Geriatric Psychologist - Functions & Requirements

Popular Psychology Terms

JUDGMENT
MEDICAL MODEL
HYPERMNESIA
AFFIRMATION
BACKUP REINFORCER
BRAINWASHING
QUALITY
WELL-BEING
AFFILIATIVE BEHAVIOR
MESSAGE-LEARNING APPROACH
BEHAVIORAL SEQUENCE
CONTRAST EFFECT
PRESSURE
PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT

Read This Next

FAMILY CARE

By N., Sam M.S.

FIGURAL AFTEREFFECTS

By N., Sam M.S.

FORCED CHOICE

By N., Sam M.S.

FRANZ, SHEPHERD IVORY

By N., Sam M.S.

FREUD, SIGMUND (1856-1939)

By N., Sam M.S.

FROMM, ERICH (1900—)

By N., Sam M.S.

FROTTAGE

By N., Sam M.S.

FRUCTOSURIA

By N., Sam M.S.

About Us

Powered by Psychology Dictionary: the only Free Online Psychology Dictionary

Follow Us

©2023 PsychologyDictionary.org

  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy