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What does affective as in disorders mean?

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Mood: Affect is the expression of a persons mood. A depressed affect is sad and tearful. An anxious affect is worried and fretful. A manic affect is euphoric and elated. A flat affect is expressionless.

Answered 10/3/2016

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