This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
Characteristic hallucination of schizophrenia is 
Select and explain. 
A. Auditory hallucinations commanding the patient, B. Auditory hallucinations giving running commentary, C. Auditory hallucinations criticizing the patient, D. Auditory hallucinations talking to patient
B: Auditory hallucinations giving running commentary
Answer: B: Auditory hallucinations giving running commentary 
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.