Raymond tends to remain completely motionless for long periods of time, during which he seems oblivious to his environment. Raymond would most likely be diagnosed as having which of the following subtypes of schizophrenia?

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Raymond's behavior of remaining motionless for long periods of time and seeming oblivious to his environment are consistent with the catatonic subtype of schizophrenia, which is characterized by extremes of motor behavior such as immobility or excessive, purposeless movement.

Raymond Tends to Remain Completely Motionless for Long Periods of Time