Which of the Following Are Considered "Negative Symptoms" of Schizophrenia

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered "negative symptoms" of schizophrenia?

• A)those that develop slowly over time
• B)blunted affect, lack of energy, inability to experience pleasure, and poverty of speech
• C)hallucinations and delusions
• D)those that occur suddenly after stress

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