Intro to Clinical Medicine I: Affect
Introduction
Emotional Expression
Observe Patient Affect
Video Activity
Non-Verbal Expression
Vocal Expression (Video Activity)
Affective Interviewing
Interviewing Techniques
Interviewing Techniques (cont.)
Using Continuers (Video Activity)
Responding to Affect (Video Activity)
Conclusion
Survey
Observing Patient Affect
  • Emotion is communicated both intentionally and unconsciously
  • Often through non-verbal behavior
  • With a large cultural component
  • Affective states to be observed during the interview:
    • mood: pervasive emotional tone or frame of mind
    • specific reactions or changes in emotion related to specific topic
 
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