Laurie, a 30-year-old homemaker, has delusions and hallucinations, often acts silly, giggles loudly and inappropriately, makes odd gestures, and does not bathe or change her clothes regularly
Her symptoms indicate she is suffering from ______ schizophrenia.
A) disorganized
B) catatonic
C) residual
D) paranoid
Answer: A
Rationale: Symptoms of disorganized schizophrenia include thoughts, speech, behavior, and emotion that are poorly integrated and incoherent. People with disorganized schizophrenia may also show inappropriate, unpredictable mannerisms.
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