Regarding catatonia, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Schizophrenics who display catatonia may remain mute while holding odd postures for hours or even days at a time.
b. Catatonic individuals appear to be struggling desperately to control their inner turmoil.
c. The stupor in catatonia may occasionally give way to agitated outbursts or violent behavior.
d. Schizophrenics whose predominant symptom is catatonia are sometimes referred to as disorganized schizophrenics.


ANSWER: d

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