Types of Affect

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Inconsistent with the accompanying idea, thought, or speech.

Severe lack of affect.

Reduced, but less so than blunted affect.

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Affect inconsistent with the idea, thought, or speech accompanying it.

A severe reduction in the intensity of emotional expression.

A reduction in the range and intensity of emotional expression.

The absence or near absence of emotional expression.

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Rapid and abrupt shifts in emotional expression.

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Inappropriate affect: Emotional expression that does not align with the context of thoughts, ideas, or speech.
Blunted affect: Characterized by a significant reduction in emotional expression and responsiveness.
Restricted or constricted affect: A milder form of blunted affect, showing some emotional response but still notably reduced.
Flat affect: No observable emotional expression; lacks signs of any emotions altogether.
Labile affect: Exhibits quick and unpredictable shifts in emotional expression, demonstrating emotional instability.