Question

The following are presenting symptoms of patients with catatonic schizophrenia, EXCEPT
1. Stereotyped position with waxy flexibility
2. Sudden onset of mutism
3. Disorganized behavior and speech
4. Have dangerous periods of agitation and explosive behavior
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Disorganized behavior and speech

Concept:

• Catatonic schizophrenia is a type of schizophrenia.
• It is characterized by reduced or no mobility or agitated behavior.
• The other symptoms are:
  • Catalepsy: Muscular rigidity and fixity of posture
  • Waxy flexibility: Maintaining a position given to them until new position is given
  • Coma
  • Agitation
  • Mutism
  • Echolalia: Mimicking speech
  • Echopraxia: Mimicking actions
  • Negativitism: Opposed actions of what has been told to do.
  • Stereotypies: Non-goal-directed movements

Explanation:

• Disorganized behavior and speech is a characteristic behavior of disorganized schizophrenia.
• There are the following types of schizophrenia:
  • Paranoid schizophrenia
  • Disorganized schizophrenia
  • Catatonic schizophrenia
  • Undifferentiated schizophrenia
  • Residual schizophrenia