Every day when his parents come to visit him on the psychiatric ward, Wayne is often still dressed in his pajamas and sitting in a corner of the commons area. Although he answers their questions, he seems apathetic to their presence and anything else occurring on the ward. As a symptom of his schizophrenia, Wayne's complete lack of goal-directed behavior is termed:

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Avolition is a symptom of schizophrenia characterized by a lack of goal-directed behavior, apathy, and a general disinterest in daily activities. This is consistent with Wayne's behavior of remaining in his pajamas and sitting in a corner without engaging in any activities or showing enthusiasm for his parents' visit.

Every Day When His Parents Come to Visit Him on the Psychiatric