Dr.Harrison is conducting an mental status exam on Bradley.When he asks Bradley to talk about the death of his sister,Bradley begins to laugh uncontrollably.Based on this laughter,Dr.Harrison notes that Bradley is exhibiting inappropriate:

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Affect refers to the external expression of emotion, while mood refers to the internal experience of emotion. Bradley's laughter in response to a serious topic is inappropriate affect, indicating a mismatch between his emotional expression and the context of his behavior. Options A, C, and D are not appropriate descriptions of Bradley's response.

DrHarrison Is Conducting an Mental Status Exam on Bradley