<prompt> Which of the following subtype of Schizophrenia is associated with best prognosis?Simple SchizophreniaParanoid SchizophreniaCatatonic SchizophreniaHebephrenic Schizophrenia  <response>: Ans. CCatatonic schizophrenia - Dominated by catatonic motor symptoms.Best prognosis.MOTORCATATONIC SYMPTOMS:Catatonic term coined by Karl Kahlbaum.Symptoms include, Stupor - Extreme hypoactivity or immobility.Excitement - Extreme hyperactivity non-goal oriented.Posturingcatalepsy - Spontaneous maintenance of posture for long periods of time.Waxy flexibility- On passive movement on patient, plastic resistance felt resembling bending of soft wax.Automatic obedience - Excessive cooperation with examiners commands despite unpleasant consequences.Echolalia - Mimicking of examiners speech.Echopraxia- Mimicking of examiners movements.Grimacing -Maintenance of odd facial expressions.Stereotypy - Spontaneous repetition of odd, purposeless movements Strange movements of fingers repeatedly.Gegenhalten - Resistance to passive movement Opposed to strength applied.Mannerisms - Spontaneous repetition of odd, purposeful movements.Perseveration - Senselessly repeated induced movement Only on instruction - Sign of brain damage Organic brain disorders.Ambitendency - Inability to decide desired motor movement. 