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RESTRICTED AFFECT

By N., Sam M.S.

Subdued spectrum or force of emotional expression. See also: flat affect.

RESTRICTED AFFECT: "The schizophrenia patient showed restricted affect."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "RESTRICTED AFFECT," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 28, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/restricted-affect/ (accessed March 26, 2023).
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