An atypical antipsychotic would be expected to work better than a typical antipsychotic for which of the following symptoms?

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Atypical antipsychotics are known to have a better effect on cognitive dysfunction, as they target both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia, while typical antipsychotics only target positive symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. Therefore, the correct answer is D as it is related to negative symptoms such as cognitive impairment.

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