<prompt> Auditory hallucinations are seen in except:SchizophreniaAcute and transient psychotic disorderDelirium tremensPanic disorder  <response>: Ans: D Panic disorder Ref: Kaplan Sadocks Synopsis of Psychiatry. 10th editionExplanation:Hallucination is a perceptual pathology where perception occurs without real, external stimuli objects. The other is Illusion- where objects are present but perceived otherwise. E.g.. rope perceived as snake.The presence of hallucination is suggestive of psychosis.Psychotic Symptoms are:HallucinationsDelusionsExtreme excitementExtreme retardationPsychotic symptoms occurs in:DeliriumSchizophrenia, Acute and transient psychotic disorder. Psychosis NOSMania, Severe depressionHallucinations occurs in several modalities:Visual suggestive of organicityAuditory non-specificOlfactory suggestive of organicityGustatory suggestive of epilepsySomatic suggestive of schizophreniaPseudo-hallucinations- Which occurs in mind, not from outer space.Functional hallucinations- Hallucinations present only with real stimulus but both are perceived differently at the same time e.g., tap water sound and voices.Causes of Auditory HallucinationsSchizophreniaPsychotic DisordersDelirium tremensMood DisordersIntense stressSleep deprivationHigh caffeine consumption 