Practicing Success
People sometimes remain motionless and silent for long stretches of time in this condition. Which of the following disorder is being discussed here? |
catatonic posturing avolition catatonic stupor catatonic rigidity |
catatonic stupor |
People with schizophrenia also show psychomotor symptoms. They move less spontaneously or make odd grimaces and gestures. These symptoms may take extreme forms known as catatonia. People in a catatonic stupor remain motionless and silent for long stretches of time. Some show catatonic rigidity, i.e. maintaining a rigid, upright posture for hours. Others exhibit catatonic posturing, i.e. assuming awkward, bizarre positions for long periods of time. |