Affect is a very strong state that mostly occurs suddenly and lasts for a short time, and at one point it reaches such a strength that
it almost completely takes over consciousness. It is accompanied by changes in heart function, blood pressure, respiration, work of
digestive organs, endocrine glands, muscle tension. Affects also affect cognitive functioning and are therefore taken into account in
the court's assessment of the perpetrator's liability, and thus possible penalties. Sometimes the term affect is also used as a synonym
for feelings or moods.
