Mrs.Killoran has been brought to the neuropsychology clinic for evaluation by two of her grown children.During the interview with the neuropsychologist,Mrs.Killoran laughs and cries very easily,and shifts rapidly from exhibiting one emotional state to exhibiting another.The neuropsychologist would say that Mrs.Killoran is characterized by __________ affect.

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Labile affect refers to rapid and unstable shifts in emotional states, which is consistent with the behavior described in the scenario. Bipolar affect refers specifically to the presence of both episodes of depression and mania, which is not described in the scenario. Intemperate affect refers to excessive, uncontrolled emotional behavior, which may be present but is not specifically described in the scenario. Reactive affect refers to emotional responses that are appropriate to a specific event or situation, which is not clearly indicated in the scenario.

MrsKilloran Has Been Brought to the Neuropsychology Clinic for Evaluation