Why do schizophrenics not show emotion?

Several studies have found that, compared to people without schizophrenia, those with the disorder show less activation of the amygdala (an area of the brain linked to the salience of stimuli, including emotional intensity) in response to positive and negative stimuli (see Aleman & Kahn, 2005, for review), but other

Do schizophrenics have emotional problems?

People with schizophrenia experience psychosis, which means they can have serious problems with thinking clearly, emotions, and knowing what is real and what is not. This can include hearing or seeing things that are not there (hallucinations), and having very strange beliefs that are abnormal or not true (delusions).

Do schizophrenics lack empathy?

The current study showed that schizophrenia patients were impaired in empathic accuracy; that is, they were less accurate at tracking the positive and negative affective state of another person compared to controls.

Is lack of emotion a negative symptom of schizophrenia?

As negative symptoms indicate deficits in functioning they are also called deficit symptoms. Negative symptoms, including lack of emotion, decreased joy or motivation, delayed speech, and difficulty beginning and sustaining activities,1 can be scary and extremely debilitating.