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Flat affect

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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

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