Question

Although mrs. petrides usually sits passively in a motionless stupor, she sometimes repetitiously shakes her head or waves her arms. she most likely suffers from

Answer 1

Catatonia

Catatonia is an abnormal behavior and movement condition that occurs due to disturbed mental state. This condition may be characterized with resistance to passive movement and repeated overactivity. The symptoms of catatonia include stupor, waxy flexibility, posturing and lack of verbal response. For the question given above, Mrs. Petrides most likely suffers from Catatonia.