Late at night you are watching an old movie on TV that is set in a mental institution. One of the main characters spends most of his time frozen in a bizarre posture. Occasionally he refuses to do what is requested of him and sometimes he waves his arms in a windmill fashion. This patient would probably be classified as having the ________ type of schizophrenia.

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The symptoms described, such as adopting bizarre postures, refusing to follow instructions, and exhibiting peculiar movements like waving arms in a windmill fashion, are characteristic of catatonic schizophrenia. This subtype is marked by abnormalities in movement and behavior.  The major symptom of this category is disruption of motor function. Often little to no movement or reaction to the environment is seen, while at other times purposeless excessive activity is exhibited.

Late at Night You Are Watching an Old Movie on TV