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Deficits in Verbal Fluency and Retention as Cognitive Impairments in Schizophrenia

It is prevalent for patients with schizophrenia to struggle with learning and retaining verbal information as it is not stored long enough to result in long-term learning. This challenge can affect their speaking abilities, leading to issues such as retrieving appropriate words from specific semantic categories and speaking on demand. The limitations in verbal fluency may hinder the effectiveness of verbal therapy and impact successful functioning in social, occupational, and adaptive dimensions.

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Updated 2024-01-20

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