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There seems to be some correlation between inaccessibility and muscular resistiveness.

From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson)

With all this, the general resistiveness, as has been stated, remained towards feeding or any other interference.

From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson)

For instance, Mary G., who said, "Leave me alone," and covered her head or buried it in the pillows, accompanied her muscular resistiveness with laughter.

From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson)

Consequently, even if we regard the breath holding as resistiveness, it would still be related to her idea of dissolution.

From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson)

It may be that the tension of muscles that occurs when resistiveness is present gives the idea to the patient of holding the position.

From Benign Stupors A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type by MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson)