What does “Flat affect” mean?

  1. The person’s face is flat.
  2. The person exaggerates emotions with large fluctuations in facial expressions.
  3. The person does not change facial expressions, giving the face a consistently neutral appearance.
  4. The person cries all the time.
  5. None of the above
Explanation

Answer: C. Flat affect means that the person does not change facial expressions, giving the face a consistently neutral appearance. Flat affect is a symptom of depression. Flat affect is described as a lack of reaction to emotional stimuli.  This can include a monotone voice or a lack of facial expressions.

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