Characteristic hallucination of schizophrenia is
Correct Answer: Auditory hallucinations giving running commentary
Description: Ans. B. Auditory hallucinations giving running commentaryThird-person hallucinations, e.g. voices heard arguing, commenting or discussing the patient or giving a running commentary on one's action; are characteristic of schizophrenia.In schizophrenia auditory hallucinations are the most common type of hallucinations. First-person hallucination:- Audible self-thoughtsSecond person hallucination:- Voices address the person directly or commanding one's action andThird-person hallucinations:- voices heard arguing, commenting or discussing the patient or giving a running commentary on his action or thought. Only the "third person hallucinations' are characteristic of schizophrenia.
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