Final answer:
The term tedium refers to boredom or monotony. In the context of the original question about the seven universal emotions, melancholy is not one of them, as it is a form of sadness and not recognized separately.
Step-by-step explanation:
The term tedium refers to a state of boredom or monotony.
When we reference the context of the original question which asks which option is not one of the seven universal emotions described in a chapter the answer is C.melancholy.
The seven universal emotions, as identified by psychologists, include happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, anger, surprise, and contempt.
Melancholy is not typically listed as one of these universal emotions, as it can be seen as a form of sadness but is not recognized as a separate and distinct universal emotion.