Which of the following is not a positive sign of schizophrenia?
A.
Hallucinations
B.
Avolition
C.
Flat affect
D.
Social withdrawal
ANS: A
Hallucinations are a negative sign of schizophrenia. All of the other responses are positive signs.
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