Eliza's mother just told her that her father died in a workplace accident. After laughing about it, Eliza asked her mother if dinner was ready. When her mother repeated the news about her father's death, Eliza told her she didn't care and again asked whether dinner was ready. Eliza's inappropriate and blunted affect may be indicative of:

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Eliza's response is inappropriate and lacks empathy, suggesting a possible lack of social and emotional awareness, which could be indicative of schizophrenia.

Eliza's Mother Just Told Her That Her Father Died in a Workplace