Which term describes a noticeable and marked increase in body movements?

Which term describes a noticeable and marked increase in body movements?

• A. Psychomotor Agitation
• B. Psychomotor Retardation
• C. Expansive Mood
• D. Euphoric Mood

Answer: (A)

Psychomotor agitation refers to a noticeable and marked increase in body movements. It involves heightened motor activity and restlessness, such as pacing, fidgeting, hand-wringing, and an inability to sit still, often with rapid or pressured speech. This pattern is commonly seen with states of anxiety or mania and signals increased arousal. In contrast, psychomotor retardation describes slowed movements and speech, while expansive or euphoric mood describes elevated affect rather than changes in motor activity.

Psychomotor agitation refers to a noticeable and marked increase in body movements. It involves heightened motor activity and restlessness, such as pacing, fidgeting, hand-wringing, and an inability to sit still, often with rapid or pressured speech. This pattern is commonly seen with states of anxiety or mania and signals increased arousal. In contrast, psychomotor retardation describes slowed movements and speech, while expansive or euphoric mood describes elevated affect rather than changes in motor activity.