A deficit in motivation, known as _________, seems to predict poorer life functioning in people with schizophrenia.

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Apathy refers to a lack of motivation, interest, and emotional response. Studies have shown that apathy is a significant predictor of poorer life functioning in individuals with schizophrenia. Alogia refers to poverty of speech, asociality refers to a lack of interest in social interaction, and flat affect refers to a lack of emotional expression, and while they may also be present in individuals with schizophrenia, they are not specifically related to deficits in motivation.

A Deficit in Motivation, Known as _________, Seems to Predict