An example of the Quick Mood Scale.
As a
college student, individual task performance and mood stability are key aspects
to day-to-day survival, observing my peers throughout the day, many depend on a
quick burst of energy from the caffeine based, sugar-filled selection of
beverages that can be found for sale across campus to aid in studying and basic
endurance/motivation. However, too much of these unhealthy substitutes can lead
to an upset in blood pressure, insomnia, nervousness, muscle tremors, and even
mood swings from withdrawal. In my search for healthier alternatives to incorporate
across campus, I came across a study performed by Western Oregon University
senior Reina Morgan, under the supervision of several professors of doctoral
status, on the effects of peppermint and orange aromas on mood and task
performance as a quick and healthy solution to better studying and motivation.
