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Characteristic hallucination of schizophrenia is

A
Auditory hallucinations commanding the patient
B
Auditory hallucinations giving running commentary
C
Auditory hallucinations criticizing the patient
D
Auditory hallucinations talking to patient
High-Yield Explanation
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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