Following a change in job position, a minister asks a client how he likes his new job. The client states, "Oh everything is great. I can really see myself going far in this new position."
However, the client's voice is monotone and his face is nearly absent of affective expression. The minister is worried about this client and describes his facial expression as which of the following?
A) Inappropriate
B) Blunted
C) Flat
D) Constricted
Ans: C
Several terms are used to describe affect. Flat refers to an absent or nearly absent affective expression. Inappropriate describes a discordant affective expression accompanying the content of speech or ideation. Blunted refers to a significantly reduced intensity of emotional expression. Restricted or constricted indicates that there is a mild reduction in the range and intensity of emotional expression.
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