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affective fluctuations

[/əˈfɛktɪv flʌkˈtueɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: affective fluctuations
flutuações afetivas
1. Variations or changes in emotional states, mood, and feelings that occur over time
The patient's affective fluctuations were monitored throughout the therapeutic process.
As flutuações afetivas do paciente foram monitoradas durante todo o processo terapêutico.
2. Oscillations in emotional responses or affective states within a psychological or clinical context
Affective fluctuations are common in individuals with mood disorders.
As flutuações afetivas são comuns em indivíduos com transtornos de humor.
Synonyms
mood swingsemotional variationsaffective variationsemotional oscillationsmood fluctuations
Antonyms
emotional stabilityaffective consistencymood stability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flutuações afetivas
Most common usage in psychological and clinical contexts
São Paulo
flutuações emocionais
Alternative form frequently used in medical literature
Portugal
flutuações afetivas
Standard usage consistent with Brazilian Portuguese in clinical settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

on an emotional rollercoaster
riding the emotional waves
ups and downs of emotion
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