Which of the following statements is true of schizophrenia?

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Individuals with schizophrenia may have difficulty recognizing and interpreting the emotions of others, a symptom known as affective flattening or blunted affect. This can make communication and social interactions challenging.

Answer: D
 The negative symptoms of schizophrenia involve a reduction or loss of normal function, such as reduced emotional expression, lack of motivation, and decreased pleasure in activities. The positive symptoms, in contrast, involve a distortion or excess of normal function, such as hallucinations and delusions.

Therefore, the statement A is incorrect as schizophrenia is usually diagnosed in young adulthood, not late adulthood. Statement B is also incorrect as individuals with schizophrenia are at a higher risk of suicide.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Schizophrenia