As Laura is preparing for the exam,she keeps in mind that positive symptoms of schizophrenia refer to ____,while negative symptoms refer to ____.

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Positive symptoms of schizophrenia refer to distortion of normal functions, such as hallucinations and delusions, while negative symptoms of schizophrenia refer to loss of normal functions, such as avolition and alogia. Option A and B are incorrect as they refer to causal factors rather than symptoms. Option C is partially correct, but reverses the order of positive and negative symptoms.

As Laura Is Preparing for the Exam,she Keeps in Mind