Question

A friend who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia has recently isolated himself from others and avoids most social contact. In addition, he rarely shows any emotion. These changes in his behaviors are considered part of the ________ category of symptoms associated with schizophrenia.

Answer 1

Answer is negative.

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Step-by-step explanation:

A friend who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia has recently isolated himself from others and avoids most social contact. In addition, he rarely shows any emotion. These changes in his behaviors are considered part of the negative category of symptoms associated with schizophrenia.

Answer 2

The correct answer is: negative

Step-by-step explanation:

Schizophrenia has different symptoms, among these negative symptoms that affect the mood of people who suffer from it. These symptoms prevent the incorporation to daily activities, they make lose capacities, abilities or traits of the character that were before suffering from the disorder. Among the most common negative symptoms are anhedonia, abulia, and social isolation.