Emotional expressions or feelings that don't match the content of thoughts or situations, often seen in certain mental health conditions or as defensive responses.
Example: Laughing while describing a traumatic experience, or appearing cheerful while discussing serious depression, indicating possible emotional numbing or inappropriate coping.
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