Stacy, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, sits frozen in particular postures for hours. During these periods she does not speak and appears to be in a stupor. This subtype of schizophrenia is referred to as __________.

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The symptoms described in the question, including remaining frozen in postures for hours and appearing in a stupor, fit the criteria for catatonic subtype schizophrenia.

Stacy, Who Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Sits Frozen in Particular