A relatively common symptom in schizophrenia is that the person responds with greatly reduced emotional expressiveness, including facial expressions. This particular symptom is referred to as:

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Flat affect refers to a reduction in emotional expressiveness, including facial expressions. Alogia refers to poverty of speech, and avolition refers to a lack of motivation or goal-directed behavior.

A Relatively Common Symptom in Schizophrenia Is That the Person