People experiencing positive symptoms were diagnosed for having acute or Type i schizophrenia while those experiencing negative symptoms were thought of having chronic or Type ii schizophrenia.
Symptoms of Type i schizophrenia includes Hallucinations , delusions, confusion of thoughts and disrupted speech , trouble focusing and movement disorder.
Symptoms of Type ii schizophrenia refer to an abnormal mental function involving thinking, behavior, and perception. It also includes reduction in speech, social withdrawal and laziness.