Characteristic hallucination of schizophrenia is
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.
Auditory hallucinations commanding the patient
Auditory hallucinations giving running commentary
Auditory hallucinations criticizing the patient
Auditory hallucinations talking to patient