When compared to traditional antipsychotic medication, atypical antipsychotic medication is more likely to be helpful for which of the following symptoms?: (A) Hallucinations, (B) Delusions, (C) Agitation, (D) Social withdrawal
Answer is D. 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.