<prompt> Characteristic hallucination of schizophrenia isAuditory hallucinations commanding the patientAuditory hallucinations giving running commentaryAuditory hallucinations criticizing the patientAuditory hallucinations talking to patient  <response>: 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 ones 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 ones 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. 