Which of the following statements BEST describes paranoid schizophrenia?

Paranoid schizophrenia is commonly associated with paranoia, delusions, and hallucinations. Of these choices, C, “includes having illusions and hallucinations,” is the best match, though delusions is the more usual term for the strongly held false beliefs associated with the condition. Lying motionless for hours is more characteristic of catatonia.

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