When compared to traditional antipsychotic medication, atypical antipsychotic medication is more likely to be helpful for which of the following symptoms?
High-Yield Explanation
Social withdrawal is a negative symptom of schizophrenia. Negative symptoms respond better to atypical antipsychotic medication than to traditional antipsychotics. Hallucinations, delusions, agitation, and over-talkativeness are positive symptoms of schizophrenia.