what is avolition and alogia
In psychology, alogia (Greek á¼-, â without â, and Î»ÏÎ³Î¿Ï, âspeechâ), or poverty of speech, is a general lack of additional, unprompted content seen in normal speech. As a symptom, it is commonly seen in patients suffering from schizophrenia, and is considered as a negative symptom.
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: avolition (Noun). Lack of initiative or goals; one of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The person may wish to do something, but the desire is without power or energy.