Alogia
The poverty of speech, characterised by the lessening of speech fluency and productivity. This is thought to reflect slowing or blocked thoughts.
Affective flattening
A reduction in the range and intensity of emotional expression including facial expression, voice tone, eye contact and body language.
Avolition
The reduction of, or inability to initiate and persist in, goal directed behaviour. This is often mistaken for apparent disinterest.
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