Which of the following best describes a blunted affect?
a. slumped posture, slowed movements, poor eye contact
b. euphoric, irrational, elated
c. restlessness, tenseness, pacing
d. flat and unresponsive
A
A blunted affect, manifested by the patient shuffling into the examination room, slumping into a chair, moving slowly, and not making eye contact is abnormal and may indicate depression.
Behaviors that are euphoric, dramatic, disruptive, irrational, or elated are indicative of the manic phase of manic-depression. Restlessness, tenseness, and pacing can be signs of anxiety or metabolic disorders. A flat, unresponsive affect can indicate depression or schizophrenia.
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