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. 2022 Mar 23;64(Suppl 2):S484–S498. doi: 10.4103/indianjpsychiatry.indianjpsychiatry_22_22

Table 1.

Component behaviours of agitation

Nonaggressive behaviors Aggressive behaviors
Restlessness (akathisia, fidgeting) Physical
Wandering Combativeness, punching walls
Loud, excited speech Throwing or grabbing objects, destroying items
Pacing or frequently changing body positions Clenching hands into fists, posturing
Inappropriate behavior (disrobing, intrusive, repetitive questioning) Self-injury (repeatedly banging one’s head)
Verbal
Cursing
Screaming