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Cognitive Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Cognitive symptoms

Cognitive symptoms are subtle and are often detected only when neuropsychological tests are performed. They include the following:

poor "executive functioning" (the ability to absorb and interpret information and make decisions based on that information),
inability to sustain attention, and
problems with "working memory" (the ability to keep recently learned information in mind and use it right away)

Cognitive impairments often interfere with the patient's ability to lead a normal life and earn a living. They can cause great emotional distress.

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Reviewed on July 16, 2006