labile affect
"Labile affect" is a term used in psychology and psychiatry to describe a condition involving rapid and unpredictable emotional shifts.
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Definition
C2Psychiatry
(clinical, technical)Frequent and abrupt mood swings that are disproportionate or inappropriate to the situation.
Example
- Patients with labile affect often display emotions that seem exaggerated or out of context.
C1Psychology
(clinical)A condition where a person experiences rapid and unpredictable changes in emotional expression.
Example
- Due to her labile affect, she could switch from laughter to tears in a matter of seconds.