Ruth's psychiatrist noticed that Ruth was having more negative symptoms than positive symptoms of schizophrenia. The negative symptoms would be __________.

A) behaviors not observed in nonschizophrenic individuals
B) associated with a poor prognosis for recovery
C) a deficiency in normal functioning
D) a loss of contact with reality
E) none of the above

Negative Symptoms

Features of schizophrenia and other disorders characterized by deficits or diminutions, such as lack of emotion, reduced social functioning, or apathy.

Poor Prognosis

An expectation that a condition or disease will not improve significantly and may worsen over time.

Deficiency

A lack or shortage of something necessary, often referring to a nutrient or quality.