 This proposal is designed to examine group-based MI for reducing negative symptoms and improving functioning in key domains i.e., interpersonal, instrumental, and independent living skills. Moreover, it will thoroughly investigate biomarkers of negative symptoms with pupillometry and EEG. The development and evaluation of this recovery- oriented group MI treatment for Veterans with disabling negative symptoms will yield results that can inform larger treatment trials and neurophysiological measurement of negative symptoms in Veterans with schizophrenia. 