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Negative Symptoms

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Negative symptoms of schizophrenia are reductions in normal functioning, including flattened affect, reduced speech, and loss of motivation.

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A person speaks rarely, shows little facial expression, and initiates almost nothing.

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Negative symptoms respond less well to available medication and predict long-term functioning more strongly.

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