Roger Has a Vacant Stare

question 31

Multiple Choice

Roger has a vacant stare.He answers questions in an apathetic,monotone voice,and shows no emotion,even when discussing events such as his mother's death.Roger's affect would be described as

• A)depressed.
• B)inappropriate.
• C)blasé.
• D)flat.

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