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flat affect, the absence or near absence of emotional response to a situation that normally elicits emotion. It is observed in schizophrenia and some depressive disorders. Also called flattened affect. flat affect Psychiatry A marked attenuation of emotional range, a sign often associated with major depression. See Major depression, Schizophrenia. Patient discussion about flat affect. Q. what does the term flat affect means? A. "Flat affect: A severe reduction in emotional expressiveness. People with depression and schizophrenia often show flat affect. A person with schizophrenia may not show the signs of normal emotion, perhaps may speak in a monotonous voice, have diminished facial expressions, and appear extremely apathetic. Also known as blunted affect." Read more or ask a question about flat affectwww.medterms.com :) couldn't said it better myself...:) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Other indicators are low self-esteem, cruelty to animals, lack of discipline, narcissistic personality, depression or flat affect, suicidal Cimarolli recounts these events with a surprisingly flat affect, matter-of-factly cataloging fears and transgressions. Mindy Nirenstein plays her depressed character in low-key way, almost with flat affect but with great comic effect and empathy. |
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