Which of the following is both a symptom seen in schizophrenia as well as being a disorder in the DSM-5 and is characterized by stupor, rigidity, unresponsiveness, posturing, mutism, and, sometimes, agitated, purposeless behavior?

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Catatonia is a symptom seen in schizophrenia that is also recognized as a separate disorder in the DSM-5. It is characterized by a range of motor symptoms, including stupor, rigidity, unresponsiveness, posturing, mutism, and sometimes agitated, purposeless behavior. Paranoia is a symptom seen in schizophrenia but is not a separate disorder in the DSM-5. Neurosis and dysphoria are also not symptoms seen in schizophrenia or recognized disorders in the DSM-5.

Which of the Following Is Both a Symptom Seen in Schizophrenia