Negative symptoms of Schizophrenia include flat affect, social withdrawal, and ‘Avolition’, which refers to:
ALack of motivation or initiative
BInability to speak smoothly
CLoss of memory for past events
DInability to experience physical pain
Explanation
Avolition is a core negative symptom of schizophrenia characterized by a profound lack of drive, ambition, or self-directed action.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Abnormal Psychology
- Subtopic: Schizophrenia
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