Flat affect is a symptom, not a condition itself, and is often associated with underlying mental health conditions or neurological issues. Symptoms of flat affect include minimal facial expressions, a ...

Blunted affect is a decreased ability to express emotion through your facial expressions, tone of voice, and physical movements. Certain diseases and disorders are all linked to this condition. Share ...

Affect vs. effect: What's the difference? These two commonly confused words have distinct meanings—affect is usually a verb, meaning to influence or change, while effect is typically a noun, referring ...

In psychology, your "affect" refers to how you portray emotions – through gestures, your tone of voice, facial expressions, and the like. If you’re happy or upset, people usually can see it on your ...

Researchers interested in affect have often questioned the existence of neutral affective states. In this paper, we review and challenge three beliefs that researchers might hold about neutral affect.