Addyson has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. When her symptoms are severe, Addyson's verbal responses are limited to very brief, empty comments. This particular symptom is called:

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The particular symptom described in the scenario - limited verbal responses to brief, empty comments - is characteristic of alogia, which is a negative symptom of schizophrenia. Alogia refers to poverty of speech or thought and can manifest in different forms, such as reduced fluency, coherence, or spontaneity of speech. The other options listed are not directly related to this symptom or schizophrenia (agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder, avolition is a lack of motivation or goal-directed behavior, and serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening reaction to certain medications).

Addyson Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia