Question

Leanora recently found out that she had been awarded a scholarship to the graduate school that was first on her list. Upon receiving the news, she did not smile or show any emotion, and just said, "well that’s good," sighed, and walked away. This lack of emotional expression is a symptom of schizophrenia called _____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

This lack of emotional expression is a symptom of schizophrenia called flat affect.

Explanation:

Flat affect, also known as blunted affect, implicates an extreme decrease in the expression of emotions. This phenomenon is commonly seen in people with depression and schizophrenia. A person with schizophrenia can show abnormal signs of emotion, speak in a toneless voice, lack significant facial expressions, and seem to show severe apathy.