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Behaviour: Disturbances of Movement or Bizarre Posturing (Catatonic)

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Behaviour: Disturbances of Movement or Bizarre Posturing (Catatonic)

ID 3250

Catatonia is a state of apparent unresponsiveness to external stimuli in a person who is awake. Catatonia is a marked psychomotor disturbance which may involve stupor, rigidity, and inappropriate or bizarre posturing.

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