Schizophrenia exhibits two types of symptoms. The lack of affect in situations that call for it, poor motivation, and social withdrawal are all examples of _____ symptoms, whereas visual or auditory hallucinations, delusions, and bizarre thoughts are all examples of _____ symptoms.

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Negative symptoms refer to a loss or decrease in normal functioning, which includes lack of emotions, motivation, and social withdrawal. Positive symptoms refer to the presence of abnormal experiences, which includes hallucinations, delusions, and bizarre thoughts. The other choices are not accurate descriptions of these symptoms.

Schizophrenia Exhibits Two Types of Symptoms