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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Catatonia is characterized by all of the following except
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The correct answer is  Ans. B. GrandiosityCatatonia is characterized by marked disturbance of motor behaviorSTUPORUS CATATONIA IS CHARACTERIZED BY:MutismAbsence of speech.RigidityMaintenance of a rigid posture against efforts to be moved.Negative visionAn apparently motiveless resistance to all commands & attempt to be moved or doing just the opposite.PosturingVoluntary assumption of an inappropriate & often bizarre posture for long time.StuporA kinesis (no movement) with mutism but with evidence of relative preservation of conscious awareness.EcholaliaRepetition, echo or mimicking of phrases or words heard.EchopraxiaRepetition, echo or mimicking of actions observed.Waxy flexibilityPart of body can be placed in position that will be maintained for long periods of time even if very uncomfortable.AmbitendencyDue to ambivalence (conflicting impulse) tentative actions are made but good directed action occurs.