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schizophrenia MOOD (AFFECT) The person with schizophrenia may demonstrate what is known as ‘incongruity of affect (mood)’; this means that their response to certain conversations or situations would be inappropriate. For example, when they are informed that their dog has died they may laugh aloud, showing a lack of sensitivity. The health care professional may […]
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