The NEGATIVE Symptoms of Schizophrenia

What is *asociality*?

Decreased desire for, or comfort during, social interaction

Identify the seven (7) A's of schizophrenia's negative symptoms.

1. Anhedonia 2. Avolition 3. Asociality 4. Affective blunting 5. Apathy 6. Alogia 7. Anergia

What is INAPPROPRIATE affect?

Affect that is incongruent w/ the actual emotional state or situation EX: Laughing at a funeral

What is a CONSTRICTED affect?

Affect that's reduced in range or intensity EX: Pt shows sadness or anger but no other moods

What is *alogia*?

Also known as "poverty of speech", it is a reduction in speech

What is a FLAT affect?

An immobile or blank facial expression

What is *apathy*?

Decreased interest in, or attention to, activities or beliefs that would otherwise be interesting or important

What is *anhedonia*?

Inability to experience pleasure in activities that usually produce it or everyday life

What is *anergia*?

Lack of energy Passivity, lack of persistence at work or school

What is *avolition*?

Loss of motivation Difficulty beginning and sustaining goal-directed activities Reduction in motivation or goal-directed behavior

What is BIZARRE affect?

Odd, illogical, inappropriate, or unfounded affect; includes grimacing

What is *affective blunting*?

Reduction in expression, range, and intensity of affect