behavior Flashcards
pathological imitation of movements of one person by another
Echopraxia
immobile position that is maintained
Catalepsy
agitated purposeless motor activity uninfluenced by external stimuli
Catatonic excitement
stupor in which patients ordinarily are well aware of their surroundings; markedly slowed motor activity often to the point of immobility and seeming unawareness of surroundings
Catatonic stupor
fixed and sustained motoric position that is resistant to change
Catatonic rigidity
voluntary assumption of inappropriate or bizarre posture, generally maintained for long periods of time
Catatonic posturing
condition where a person can be molded into a position that is maintained
Waxy flexibility
lack of physical movement, as in extreme immobility in catatonic schizophrenia
Akinesia
absence of voluntary movement or speech in a patient who is apparently alert (as evidenced by eye movement); seen in psychotic depression and catatonic state
Akinetic mutism
verbal or nonverbal opposition or resistance to outside suggestions and advice;
seen in catatonic schizophrenia
Negativism
temporary sudden loss of muscle tone causing immobility and weakness precipitated by emotional stress and followed by sleep
Cataplexy
continuous mechanical repetition of speech or physical activities
Stereotypy
ingrained, habitual involuntary movement; always fixes his hair
mannerism
activity carried out without conscious knowledge; didn’t think to mura but still did; automatic to you
Automatism
physical and mental overactivity that is usually nonproductive and is associated with a feeling of inner turmoil; agitated depression
Psychomotor agitation
constant restlessness, overactivity, distractibility and difficulty learning;
Hyperactivity
involuntary, spasmodic, stereotyped movement
Tic
sleep walking
Somnambulism
pathological need to act on an impulse, that if resisted, produces anxiety, repetitive behavior in response to an obsession
Compulsion
pathological overeating
Polyphagia
subjective feeling of motor restlessness manifested by a compelling need to be in constant motion
Akathesia
aimless picking or plucking, usually at bed clothes or clothing; commonly seen in dementia and delirium
Floccillation
simple, imitative motion of childhood; gaya-gaya
Mimicry
forceful, goal-directed action either verbal or the physical, motor counterpart of affect rage, anger, hostility
Aggression
behavioral response to an unconscious drive or impulse that brings about temporary partial relief of inner tension;
acting out
reduced impulse to act and to think, associated with indifference about consequence of action; does not care; does what he wants
abulia
lack of energy
anergia
inability to stand or to walk in a normal manner, even though normal leg movements can be performed in sitting or lying down positions; common in conversion disorder
astasia abasia
eating of feces or filth
Coprophagia
state in which muscles remain immovable, seen in schizophrenia
muscle rigidity
continuous rotation in which the head is turned; seen in autism
twirling
lack of ability to make gestures or to comprehend those made by others
amimia
lack of coordination
ataxia
difficulty performing movements; extrapyramidal syndromes
dyskinesia
rhythmic alteration in movement
Tremor
slow motor activity, with a decrease in spontaneous movement
Bradykinesia
movement disorder characterized by random and involuntary, quick, jerky, purposeless movements; Huntington disease
Chorea
involuntary, violent muscular contraction or spasm
Convulsion
attack or sudden onset of certain symptoms such as convulsions, loss of consciousness and psychic or sensory disturbances
Seizure
slow, sustained contractions of axial or appendicular muscles
Dystonia
