Regarding Catatonia, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 871

Multiple Choice

Regarding catatonia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Schizophrenics who display catatonia may remain mute while holding odd postures for hours or even days at a time.
• B) Catatonic individuals appear to be struggling desperately to control their inner turmoil.
• C) The stupor in catatonia may occasionally give way to agitated outbursts or violent behavior.
• D) Schizophrenics whose predominant symptom is catatonia are sometimes referred to as disorganized schizophrenics.

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