An individual who is described as having "blunted affect" would most likely
A) have an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) have a phobic disorder.
C) find little enjoyment in life.
D) be experiencing a manic episode.

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Blunted affect is a symptom commonly associated with schizophrenia and refers to a lack of emotional expressiveness or a diminished range of emotions. This can cause the individual to appear indifferent or apathetic, and they may have difficulty experiencing pleasure or finding enjoyment in life. Obsessive-compulsive disorder and phobic disorders are not typically associated with blunted affect, and experiencing a manic episode would involve heightened emotions rather than diminished emotions.

An Individual Who Is Described as Having "Blunted Affect" Would