Noreen has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She is totally unresponsive to her environment. She does not move for hours on end and never responds to contacts from others. This is an example of:

A) catatonic stupor.
B) general dysphoria.
C) inappropriate affect.
D) catatonic excitement.

Answer: A) catatonic stupor.

Psychology

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Weeks after his home was destroyed by a hurricane, Jeremy is doing much better. Most of the sadness is gone and he rarely cries anymore,

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