A clinical psychologist was asked to explain some of the difficulties of diagnosing psychological disorders. One staff member wants guidance on distinguishing apathy in depression and in schizophrenia

What guideline would the psychologist offer to help make this distinction?
a) Sadness does not accompany apathy in patients with schizophrenia.
b) In schizophrenia, the apathy results from the effects of auditory hallucinations.
c) The apathy found in schizophrenia has a greater impact on neurotransmitter levels.
d) In depression, the apathy seems to be limited to decision making and biological factors such as appetite.

A

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