When patients with schizophrenia fail to perform behaviors considered to be normal, we refer to these "missing" behaviors as _________ symptoms.

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Negative symptoms refer to a deficit or loss of normal behaviors or functions, such as reduced emotional expression, social withdrawal, and diminished motivation, which are commonly observed in patients with schizophrenia. Positive symptoms refer to the presence of abnormal behaviors, such as hallucinations and delusions. Active-phase and prodromal refer to specific stages of schizophrenia, but are not directly related to missing behaviors.

When Patients with Schizophrenia Fail to Perform Behaviors Considered to Be