What does avolition mean?
Avolition means Lack of initiative or goals; one of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The person may wish to do something, but the desire is without power or energy..
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/ˌeɪvəˈlɪʃən/ · noun
Lack of initiative or goals; one of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The person may wish to do something, but the desire is without power or energy..
Use avolition when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Avolition means Lack of initiative or goals; one of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The person may wish to do something, but the desire is without power or energy..
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