The following are examples of negative symptoms of schizophrenia:

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Negative symptoms of schizophrenia refer to a decrease or loss of normal functions, such as blunted emotions (reduced expression of emotions) and lack of initiative (reduced ability to start tasks or activities). Choices B, C, and D describe positive symptoms (hallucinations and delusions), cognitive symptoms (difficulty concentrating, low intelligence, poor memory), and catatonic symptoms (catatonic immobility, waxy flexibility), respectively, rather than negative symptoms.

The Following Are Examples of Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia