Cheryl barely talks. What symptom is she showing?

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(those abnormally absent) A loss or a decrease in the ability to initiate plans, speak, express emotion or find pleasure.

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Avolition is the loss of motivation to do self-directed, purposeful activities. This is applicable to basic tasks like bathing and grooming.

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