Which of the following phenomena is considered a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

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Lack of eye contact is considered a negative symptom of schizophrenia, which refers to deficits or absence in normal behaviors or experiences. Other negative symptoms may include lack of motivation, flattened affect (no emotions shown), and decreased speech. Catatonic stupor is a type of behavior associated with schizophrenia but is considered a positive symptom, which refers to the presence of abnormal behaviors or experiences. Delusions and loose associations are also positive symptoms, where delusions refer to false beliefs and loose associations refer to thought disorders.

Which of the Following Phenomena Is Considered a Negative Symptom