Moods are hypothetical constructs which means that attitudes are inferred from the things people say, informally, in formal opinion polls, or through their behavior.

Hypothetical Constructs

Theoretical concepts that are not directly observable but are inferred from behavioral patterns or empirical observations.

Attitudes

Attitudes refer to a set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular object, person, thing, or event.

Opinion Polls

Surveys designed to gauge public opinion on various subjects, involving a systematic collection of data from a sample of individuals and often used in research, marketing, or politics.