In working with schizophrenic patients, mental health professionals typically distinguish between _________ symptoms (an excess or distortion of normal behaviour) and ___________ symptoms (deficits in normal behaviour).

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Positive symptoms refer to an excess or distortion of normal behavior, such as hallucinations or delusions, while negative symptoms refer to deficits in normal behavior, such as lack of motivation or social withdrawal.

In Working with Schizophrenic Patients, Mental Health Professionals Typically Distinguish