Which characteristic is a negative symptom of schizophrenia?
A)delusions
B)grossly disorganized behavior
C)hallucinations
D)poverty of speech

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Poverty of speech, also known as alogia, is a negative symptom of schizophrenia where individuals have a decreased ability to speak. They may respond in brief or one-word answers or may not speak at all. Delusions (A) and hallucinations (C) are positive symptoms where individuals experience false beliefs or sensory experiences that are not based in reality. Grossly disorganized behavior (B) is also a positive symptom where individuals exhibit odd or inappropriate behavior.

Which Characteristic Is a Negative Symptom of Schizophrenia