A deficit in motivation, known as _________, seems to predict poorer life functioning in people with schizophrenia.

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Apathy, defined as a lack of motivation, is a common symptom in people with schizophrenia and has been linked to poorer life functioning, such as difficulties in daily living, employment, and social relationships. Alogia refers to poverty of speech, asociality to a lack of interest in social relationships, and flat affect to a lack of emotional expressiveness. While these symptoms can also contribute to functional impairment, apathy has been found to be a particularly strong predictor.

A Deficit in Motivation, Known as _________, Seems to Predict