Rodney has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. He rarely smiles and often shows little emotion in any situation. Psychologists refer to this characteristic as __________.

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A flat affect is a hallmark symptom of negative symptoms, which include a lack of emotional expression or motivation. Catatonia refers to a range of symptoms involving disturbances in movement, and positive symptoms refer to an excess or distortion of normal behavior, such as hallucinations or delusions.

Rodney Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia