Catatonia, with Its Rigid Postures and Stupor, Is Recognized by the DSM-5

question 45

Multiple Choice

Catatonia, with its rigid postures and stupor, is recognized by the DSM-5 as a disorder of its own.It can also co-occur with all of the following disorders EXCEPT for

• A) drug abuse.
• B) schizophrenia.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) bipolar disorder and depression.

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