<prompt> Mutism and akinesis in a person is aware of his surroundings and somewhat ale is best described as a feature of:Oneroid stateTwilight stateStuporDelirium  <response>: Ans. C. StuporAkinetic mutism is a feature of Stupor. In this condition, the patient is unable to initiate action and speech but appears awake and ale. There is a severe reduction of relational function - speech and action. Akinetic mutism is also seen in Schizophrenia with affective psychosis and dissociative states. 