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