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Negative Symptoms

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Updated November 03, 2007

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Definition: Behaviors and perceptions typical of schizophrenia that seem like something taken away from normal experience. Apathy, lack of motivation, flattened affect and anhedonia are examples of negative symptoms.
Examples:
Andy's negative symptoms made it difficult for him to mingle at the reunion, but he was happy to be in the company of his friends.

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