What Are the Symptoms “alogia” and “avolition” in the DSM-IV Criteria for Schizophrenia?
Question by billdobb: what are the symptoms “alogia” and “avolition” in the DSM-IV criteria for Schizophrenia?
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Answer by danadee l
ALOGIA , OR POVERTY OF SPEECH,IS A GENERAL LACK OFAs a symptom, it is commonly seen in patients suffering from Schizophrenia. It can complicate psychotherapy severely because of the considerable difficulty in holding a fluent conversation.
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Avolition is a psychological state characterized by general lack of desire, motivation, and persistence. Commonly seen in patients with schizophrenia, those suffering from avolition will not start or complete any major tasks. This differs from anhedonia, where patients generally find task completion pleasureless.
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