A relatively common symptom in schizophrenia is greatly reduced production of speech-the person's verbal responses are limited to very brief, empty comments. This particular symptom is termed:

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This symptom is called alogia, which refers to a reduction in the amount or quality of speech. Alogia is also known as poverty of speech or speech deficit, and it is a common negative symptom of schizophrenia. Avolition (A) refers to a lack of motivation or drive, agoraphobia (B) is an anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of public or unfamiliar places, and affective flattening (C) refers to a lack of emotional expressiveness.

A Relatively Common Symptom in Schizophrenia Is Greatly Reduced Production