Which one of the following symptoms of schizophrenia would be considered a negative symptom?
A. Sentences with words tossed together without any apparent organization
B. Sudden agitation or fidgety behavior accompanied by shouting and swearing
C. Remaining totally motionless and rigid for hours
D. Brief and empty replies when asked questions
Answer: D
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a. immortality versus extinction. b. generativity versus stagnation. c. person-environment interaction. d. role overloa d.
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a. heightened arousal. b. a fear of cognitive dissonance. c. a diffusion of responsibility. d. the bystander effect.