Melissa begins giggling when discussing a recent car accident in which her brother was killed, and cries when telling a joke she heard on television. What term do we for this behavior?

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Inappropriate affect is when an individual displays emotions that are not appropriate for the situation or context. Melissa's giggling when discussing a recent car accident in which her brother was killed, and crying when telling a joke she heard on television both illustrate inappropriate affect. Anhedonia refers to a lack of pleasure or interest in activities that are normally enjoyable. Catatonia is a condition characterized by unusual movements or immobility. Delusional thinking refers to fixed, false beliefs that are not based in reality. None of these terms accurately describe Melissa's behavior.

Melissa Begins Giggling When Discussing a Recent Car Accident in Which