In schizophrenia, loss of speech is considered a _____ symptom and false sensory perceptions are considered a _____ symptom.

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Loss of speech is a negative symptom in schizophrenia, which refers to the absence or loss of normal behaviors or experiences. False sensory perceptions, also known as hallucinations, are positive symptoms in schizophrenia, which refer to the presence of abnormal behaviors or experiences.

In Schizophrenia, Loss of Speech Is Considered a _____ Symptom