When compared to traditional antipsychotic medication, atypical antipsychotic medication is more likely to be helpful for which of the following symptoms?
Correct Answer: Social withdrawal
Description: 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.
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