Table 1.
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 |