Which type of symptoms are characterized by a lack of emotional expression in schizophrenia?

The presence of negative symptoms in schizophrenia is indeed characterized by a lack of emotional expression, which includes a reduced range of emotional responses, anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure), and social withdrawal. Individuals exhibiting these symptoms may seem emotionally flat or unable to engage meaningfully in social interactions, leading to challenges in forming and maintaining relationships.

In schizophrenia, negative symptoms significantly impact a person’s functional abilities, making it difficult for them to express feelings or engage in typical emotional responses. This contrasts with positive symptoms, which include hallucinations and delusions, that represent an excess or distortion of normal functions. While manic and psychotic symptoms can also be present in various mental health disorders, they do not specifically relate to the emotional expressiveness characterized by negative symptoms in schizophrenia.