Quincy is diagnosed as having schizophrenia because he shows negative symptoms.Which of the following symptoms is likely to be seen in Quincy?

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Negative symptoms of schizophrenia are characterized by a lack of normal emotions, motivations, and behaviors. Examples include avolition (lack of motivation or initiative), social withdrawal, blunted affect, and poverty of speech. Quincy's diagnosis of schizophrenia based on negative symptoms suggests that he may experience some or all of these symptoms. Auditory and visual hallucinations (A) are positive symptoms of schizophrenia, while ideas of reference and other symptoms of thought disturbance (B) are also positive symptoms. Wild, inappropriate expression of emotions (D) is not generally associated with negative symptoms of schizophrenia.

Quincy Is Diagnosed as Having Schizophrenia Because He Shows Negative