In regard to the positive and negative symptoms associated with schizophrenia:
A) positive symptoms respond to antipsychotic drug treatments, whereas negative symptoms frequently do not
B) positive symptoms are thought to be caused by structural deficits in the brain, whereas negative symptoms are caused by dopamine activity
C) both probably originate from the same organic causes
D) both are more common in women

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Positive symptoms, which include hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking, are typically responsive to antipsychotic medication. On the other hand, negative symptoms, such as difficulty with motivation, flat affect, and social withdrawal, often do not improve with medication.

In Regard to the Positive and Negative Symptoms Associated with Schizophrenia