Timothy, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia, remains motionless for hours, no matter how awkward the position his body is in.
What symptom is Timothy most clearly exhibiting? Word salad, because he is probably seeing imaginary people telling him to remain still. A Catatonia, because catatonia is a condition in which a person's body remains in a rigid state. B Hallucinations, because he is probably seeing imaginary people telling him to remain still. C Delusions, because he probably is afraid that someone will attack him if he moves. D Flat affect, because he is experiencing a lack of emotions that causes him to remain so still.
A. Catatonia, because catatonia is a condition in which a person's body remains in a rigid state
Explanation:
Literally, Catatonia is a term used to describe a state of immobility, rigidity and stupor.
The question stated that Timothy was diagnosed with schizophrenia (a psychiatric disorder); Catatonia sometimes occur in patients diagnosed with this disorder. Patients that exhibit this disorder will remain motionless even when they are awake.
People like Timothy suffering from catatonic depression may need long-term treatment for mood disorders, even after the symptoms of catatonia have improved, in order to treat them completely.
