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Judy has schizophrenia and walks around the hospital ward constantly rubbing her hands together and twisting her hair for no apparent reason. this behavior is illustrative of

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This behavior is illustrative of A) catatonic excitement. Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome common in patients with schizophrenia and characterized by atypical motor behaviors, such as rigidity or posture, and alterations in the patient's affection, conscience and thinking are also manifested. In the catatonic excitement additional to these characteristics manifests agitation and impulsivity.

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