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n affective flattening
n alogia
n avolition
n anhedonia
n delusions
n hallucinations
n disturbed speech
n disturbed behavior
SYMPTOMS
•Delusions: Beliefs that are grossly out of touch with reality.
•Hallucinations: A false perception not corresponding to the objective stimuli present in the environment.
•Affective flattening: A symptom of schizophrenia in which an individual seems unresponsive and which is reflected in relatively motionless body language and facial reactions, as well as minimal eye contact.
•Alogia: Speechlessness or a notable lack of s spontaneity or responsiveness in conversation.
•Avolition: Lack of initiative and unwillingness to act.
•Affective flattening: A symptom of schizophrenia in which an individual seems unresponsive and which is reflected in relatively motionless body language and facial reactions, as well as minimal eye contact.
•Anhedonia: A loss of interest in or ability to experience pleasure from activities that most people find appealing.