Which of the following hallucinations is pathognomonic of schizophrenia -: (A) Auditory hallucinations commanding the patient, (B) Auditory hallucinations giving running commentry, (C) Auditory hallucinations criticizing the patient, (D) Auditory hallucinations talking to patient
Answer is B. 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 schizophrenia.