Emotion Flashcards
affect
observable component of emotions
disturbances of affect
inappropriate affect, blunted affect, restricted/constricted affect, flat affect, labile affect
inappropriate affect
inconsistent with idea, thought or speech
blunted affect
severe lack of affect
restricted/constricted affect
reduced affect; not as severe as blunted affect
flat affect
absence of any affective signs
labile affect
rapid and abrupt changes in affect
mood
pervasive and sustained emotion
rapid changes in affect are associated with this
rapid changes in mood
rapid changes in mood are considered
mood changes
anxiety
feeling of apprehension/worry associated with anticipation of future danger