Clinical Characteristics: Behavioural Symptoms Flashcards
1
Q
Stereotyped behaviours
A
continuously repeating actions, which are often strange and don’t have a purpose
2
Q
psychomotor disturbance
A
not having control over your muscles
3
Q
catatonia
A
where they sit in an awkward position for a long period of time
they sometimes stay in whatever position they’re put in
4
Q
catatonic stupor
A
involves lying rigidly and not moving for long periods of time
5
Q
are people conscious during catatonia and catatonic stupor?
A
yes
6
Q
can people remember what was going on around them during catatonic and catatonic stupor?
A
yes
