AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Posturing. This is when a person holds a specific position, which would often be uncomfortable to people who aren’t experiencing catatonia. In contrast to catalepsy, this doesn’t involve being placed in the position by another person.

Detailed explanation-2: -posturing (holding a posture that fights gravity) mannerism (odd and exaggerated movements) stereotypy (repetitive movements for no reason) agitation (not influenced by eternal stimuli) grimacing (contorted facial movements)

Detailed explanation-3: -catatonic schizophrenia, rare severe mental disorder characterized by striking motor behaviour, typically involving either significant reductions in voluntary movement or hyperactivity and agitation. In some cases, the patient may remain in a state of almost complete immobility, often assuming statuesque positions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The DSM-V defines catatonia as the presence of three or more of the following: Catalepsy, waxy flexibility, stupor, agitation, mutism, negativism, posturing, mannerisms, stereotypies, grimacing, echolalia, and echopraxia[28].