Characteristic hallucination of schizophrenia is -
Auditory hallucinations commanding the patient
Auditory hallucinations giving running commentary
Auditory hallucinations criticizing the patient
Auditory hallucinations talking to patient
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Auditory hallucinations giving running commentaryo Third person hallucinations, e.g. voices heard arguing, commenting or discussing the patient or giving a running commentary on one's action; are characteristic of schizophreniao In schizophrenia auditory hallucinations are most common type of hallucinations. It can bei. First person hallucination:- Audible self thoughtsii. Second person hallucination:- Voices address the person directly or commanding one's action andiii. Third person hallucination:- 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.o Visual hallucinations can also occur;o Tactile, gustatory or olfactory hallucinations are rare.
Schizophreniform Disorder