The _____ of Schizophrenia are marked by a distortion or an excess of normal function,whereas _____ reflect social withdrawal,behavioral deficits,and the loss or decrease of normal functions.

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Positive symptoms refer to an excess or distortion of normal functions, such as delusions or hallucinations, whereas negative symptoms refer to a lack of normal functions, such as social withdrawal or flattened affect. Options C and D are incorrect as schizophrenia is a primarily psychological disorder.

The _____ of Schizophrenia Are Marked by a Distortion or an Excess