Behavioral response to an unconscious drive or impulse that brings about temporary partial relief of inner tension; relief is attained by reacting to a present situation as if it were the situation that originally gave rise to the drive or impulse.

A state following a seizure in which the person performs movements or actions without being aware of what is happening

Subjective feeling of motor restlessness manifested by a compelling need to be in constant movement; may be seen as extrapyramidal adverse effect of antipsychotic medication. May be mistaken for psychotic agitation

Slowness of motor activity, with a decrease in normal spontaneous movement

Voluntary assumption of an inappropriate or bizarre posture, generally maintained for long periods of time. May switch unexpectedly with catatonic excitement

Movement disorder characterized by random involuntary quick, jerky, purposeless movements. Seen in Huntington disease

Pathological need to act on an impulse that, if resisted, produces anxiety; repetitive behavior in response to an obsession or performed according to certain rules, with no true end in itself other than to prevent something from occurring in the future

The person imitates the clinicians actions even when asked not to do so

Aimless plucking or picking, usually at bedclothes and clothing, commonly seen in dementia and delirium

Hyperactivity (hyperkinesis)

Increased muscular activity. The term is commonly used to describe a disturbance found in children that is manifested by constant restlessness, over-activity, distractibility, and difficulties in learning.

Hypoactivity (hypokinesis)

Decreased motor and cognitive activity, as in psychomotor retardation; visible showing of though, speech, and movements

Ingrained, habitual involuntary movement

Verbal or nonverbal opposition or resistance to outside suggestions and advice; commonly seen in catatonic schizophrenia in which the patient resists any effort to be moved or does the opposite of what is asked

Psychomotor agitation

Physical and mental over activity that is usually nonproductive and is associated with a feeling of inner turmoil, as seen in agitated depression

(1) Formalized activity practiced by a person to reduce anxiety, as in OCD. (2) ceremonial activity of cultural origin

Continuous mechanical repetition of speech or physical activities ; observed in catatonic schizophrenia

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Motor Behavior

Section 3, Parts 1 & 2

Term	Definition
Acting out	Behavioral response to an unconscious drive or impulse that brings about temporary partial relief of inner tension; relief is attained by reacting to a present situation as if it were the situation that originally gave rise to the drive or impulse.
Acting out
Automatism	A state following a seizure in which the person performs movements or actions without being aware of what is happening
Akathisia	Subjective feeling of motor restlessness manifested by a compelling need to be in constant movement; may be seen as extrapyramidal adverse effect of antipsychotic medication. May be mistaken for psychotic agitation
Bradykinesia	Slowness of motor activity, with a decrease in normal spontaneous movement
Catatonic posturing	Voluntary assumption of an inappropriate or bizarre posture, generally maintained for long periods of time. May switch unexpectedly with catatonic excitement
Chorea	Movement disorder characterized by random involuntary quick, jerky, purposeless movements. Seen in Huntington disease
Compulsion	Pathological need to act on an impulse that, if resisted, produces anxiety; repetitive behavior in response to an obsession or performed according to certain rules, with no true end in itself other than to prevent something from occurring in the future
Echopraxia	The person imitates the clinicians actions even when asked not to do so
Floccillation	Aimless plucking or picking, usually at bedclothes and clothing, commonly seen in dementia and delirium
Hyperactivity (hyperkinesis)	Increased muscular activity. The term is commonly used to describe a disturbance found in children that is manifested by constant restlessness, over-activity, distractibility, and difficulties in learning.
Hypoactivity (hypokinesis)	Decreased motor and cognitive activity, as in psychomotor retardation; visible showing of though, speech, and movements
Mannerism	Ingrained, habitual involuntary movement
Negativism	Verbal or nonverbal opposition or resistance to outside suggestions and advice; commonly seen in catatonic schizophrenia in which the patient resists any effort to be moved or does the opposite of what is asked
Psychomotor agitation	Physical and mental over activity that is usually nonproductive and is associated with a feeling of inner turmoil, as seen in agitated depression
Ritual	(1) Formalized activity practiced by a person to reduce anxiety, as in OCD. (2) ceremonial activity of cultural origin
Stereotypy	Continuous mechanical repetition of speech or physical activities ; observed in catatonic schizophrenia

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