Which of the following symptoms is likely to show the most improvement with the use of antipsychotic medication?

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Hallucinations are a positive symptom of schizophrenia, and antipsychotic medication is primarily effective at reducing positive symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions. Alogia, avolition, and blunted affect are negative symptoms, which may show some improvement with antipsychotic medication, but are less responsive to treatment overall.

Which of the Following Symptoms Is Likely to Show the Most