Question

Following a change in job position, a minister asks a client how the client likes the new job. The client states, "Oh everything is great. I can really see myself going far in this new position." However, the client’s voice is monotone and the client's face is nearly absent of affective expression. The minister is worried about this client and describes this facial expression as what?A) Inappropriate
B) Blunted
C) Flat
D) Constricted

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

A flat affect can be defined as a facial expression that shows no signs of emotions. A person with a flat face lacks emotional expressiveness. Such people usually speak in a monotonous voice with less facial expression and apathetic.

In the given case, the client's facial expression can be defined as a flat. It is because, as stated above, the client shows the traits of flat affect. The client speaks in monotonous tone, is absent in terms of affective expression.

So, the correct answer is option C.