I’m not talking about the physical body.
2007-09-08 10:51:36 · 17 answers · asked by Angelo D 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Actually, there is a condition called Alexithymia. It is the inability to express emotions. Alexithymia is not diagnoseable since it does not appear in the DSM-IV but if you type in the name in yahoo.com I'm sure you can learn more about it.
FYI, there are other disorders in the DSM-IV in which the lack of feelings, or the expression of them are part of the symptomology. Asbergers and Autism are some...
2007-09-08 12:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by medinatherapy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are four states of emotion: Happy, Sad, Indifferent and Mad. We tend to think that what we call Indifference is emotionlessness, but in reality, it is the emotion of pride (Indifferent-->aloof-->proud). It is a product of puberty, arising from the need in boys and girls for privacy, and results in a fear of being shut out. It also has to do with the basic need for shelter and concerns the phase which might be called "nesting" in the Reproductive Mandate. Builders--construction crews (or castle dwellers)--may best typify this emotional state. In any case, action=emotion, emotion=action.
2007-09-08 11:06:39 · answer #2 · answered by Paradigmshift 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well sir, this is a very proper and polite thing to do. If you do not know the persons name, you greet them as ma' am or sir. If you know the person you may say Mr. or Mrs or even ms. But maybe our generation would rather say dude or chick. In my case i will feel very respectful.
2016-05-19 22:07:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jaded
2007-09-08 10:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emptiness.
2007-09-08 11:23:38 · answer #5 · answered by Y!A: The Last Avatar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either an apathetic person or a sociopath.
To be apathetic is to be indifferent and a sociapath has no remorse.
2007-09-08 10:58:50 · answer #6 · answered by Alias82 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clinically the person would be sociopathic. The most dangerous of people.
2007-09-08 11:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by lew 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Callous.
2007-09-08 10:57:42 · answer #8 · answered by jenesuispasunnombre 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The inability to feel pleasure is called anhedonia, but I don't know what you'd call someone with no feelings at all.
2007-09-08 11:14:13 · answer #9 · answered by Kayty 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
void of empathy, dangerous.. here's a test; Yawn in front of them if they find it contagious then they are with you, if not, RUN! of course if they are sociopaths and read this then they will know to pretend, oh oh
2007-09-08 11:04:24 · answer #10 · answered by lab90210 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋