Marta, a hospitalized patient with schizophrenia, shows an unusual form of catatonia. If someone moves one of her arms or legs into a different position, it just stays that way. Marta's bizarre behavior is called

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Marta's behavior is described as waxy flexibility, a symptom often associated with catatonia. This involves the person exhibiting little to no resistance when someone else moves their limbs into a new position, and then maintaining that position even if it is uncomfortable or unnatural.

Marta, a Hospitalized Patient with Schizophrenia, Shows an Unusual Form