Question

lena is typically calm and even - tempered, but after receiving an unexpected job offer, she feels a burst of excitement and joy. lenas usual calmness reflects a(n) ____ whereas her sudden excitement reflects a(n) ____.emotion, emotionemotion, moodmood, emotionmood, mood

Explanation:

Mood is a relatively long - lasting and less intense emotional state. Lena's usual calmness is a long - term and less intense state, so it is a mood. Emotion is a more intense and short - term response. Her sudden excitement and joy in response to the job offer is a short - term and intense reaction, so it is an emotion.

Answer:

C. mood; emotion