Barry had a stroke several months ago. Among the changes that his family has noticed is that he now blows up over little things, cries over minor problems, and laughs at anything, no matter how silly. Barry is showing __________.
A. focal brain damage
B. impairment of receptive and expressive communication
C. impairment of emotional modulation
D. affective blunting
Answer: C
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