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There is no one cause of schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is influenced by a number of factors, including genetics, chronic illness, brain chemistry and life experiences. Symptoms may vary from person to person.
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Low Motivation in Schizophrenia Linked to Biochemical Rewards System
One of the most notable features of schizophrenia is lack of motivation. To date there has been little information available to determine why. In part, motivational problems are commonly viewed as secondary to long-term treatment effects, or the product of institutionalisation. Recent research involving the use of a simple reaction time…
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