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1
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Depression

A

Gloomy

2
Q

Depersonalization

A

Loss of ID

3
Q

Elation

A

Joy and optimism

4
Q

Euphoria

A

Excessive well-being

5
Q

Anxiety

A

Worried, uneasy, source of unknown danger

6
Q

Fear

A

External danger is known and ID.

7
Q

Irritability

A

Annoyed, impatient

8
Q

Rage

A

Loss of control

9
Q

Ambivalence

A

Opposing emotions toward an idea

10
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Lability

A

Rapid shift of emotions

11
Q

Inappropriate affect

A

Discordant

12
Q

Flat affect

A

Lack of emotional response