What is the near death reaction called when one goes into shock and stands still?

Question

I read an article once about how the brain can have a reaction when in bad or near death experiences that mimics an animal standing still before prey. A boat capsized and a man recalled seeing almost everyone giving in to death and sitting still. Only some of them were able to snap out of it. Does anyone know what this reaction in the brain is called?

Answer 1

Catalepsy

Answer 2

SUSPENDED  ANIMATION

Answer 3

the closest i can get is the hallucination theory. your brain releases endorphins which calm you and may impair your ability to act or think. try going to ask.com