On most days, Richard stays at home, sits on the couch, watches television, and smokes cigarettes. He does not feel like cooking, cleaning, or doing much of anything. This is BEST described as:

A. avolition.
B. poverty of movement.
C. flat affect.
D. poverty of speech


Ans: A. avolition.

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