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<p><b>Valence</b>, also known as <b>hedonic tone</b>, is a characteristic of emotions that determines their <a href="page.php?w=Affect__%28psychology%29">emotional affect</a> (intrinsic appeal or repulsion).</p>

<p>Positive valence corresponds to the "goodness" or attractiveness of an object, event, or situation, making it appealing or desirable. Conversely, negative valence relates to "badness" or averseness, rendering something unappealing or undesirable. </p>

<p>This concept is not only used to describe the intrinsic qualities of objects and</p><p>
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