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Behaviour: Physical and Mental Overactivity (Psychomotor Agitation)

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Behaviour: Physical and Mental Overactivity (Psychomotor Agitation)

ID 2633

Psychomotor agitation is when a person performs unintentional acts due to mental tension. These acts generally give off the air of restlessness, involving pacing, tapping fingers etc. It is more common in middle aged to elderly people.

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Body areaMental

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