The adoption of a fixed posture into which one has been positioned by others is called ______.
A) catatonia
B) waxy flexibility
C) la belle indifference
D) autistic paralysis

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Waxy flexibility is the adoption of a fixed posture, in which a person's limbs or torso remains in whatever position they are placed by others, as if the person were made of wax. This is a symptom of certain conditions, such as schizophrenia or catatonic disorders. A) Catatonia refers to a range of symptoms involving a lack of movement or responsiveness. C) La belle indifference is a French term that describes a lack of concern or emotional response to physical symptoms or illness. D) Autistic paralysis is not a recognized term in psychology or psychiatry.

The Adoption of a Fixed Posture into Which One Has