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A suggested alternative to the current classification of schizophrenic disorders divides them into two main groups based on which criterion?

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Explanation

The proposed alternative classification for schizophrenia focuses on categorizing the disorder into two groups depending on whether negative symptoms (such as lack of motivation or emotional expression) or positive symptoms (such as hallucinations and delusions) are more prominent. This approach highlights symptom type rather than severity or prognosis.

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