Remus, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, frequently arrives for doctors' appointments with "bed head", stains on his clothes, and strong body odour, and he appears indifferent to this display. This behaviour is best described by:

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Avolition, or the lack of motivation or drive, can cause individuals with schizophrenia to neglect self-care tasks such as grooming and hygiene. Symptoms such as disorganized thoughts, alogia (lack of speech), and asociality (lack of interest in social interaction) are not directly related to this particular behaviour.

Remus, Who Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Frequently Arrives for Doctors