DeJuan is highly suggestible and automatically obeys the commands of his brother. He sometimes stands in the same strange posture for hours despite his hands and feet becoming swollen due to immobility. Which subtype of schizophrenia does this best illustrate?

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DeJuan's symptoms are characteristic of catatonic schizophrenia, which is characterized by immobility, reduced responsiveness to the environment and a tendency to hold unusual postures or movements. His automatic obedience is also a symptom of this subtype.

DeJuan Is Highly Suggestible and Automatically Obeys the Commands of His