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.

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Laurie's symptoms match those of disorganized schizophrenia, which is characterized by disorganized speech and behavior, inappropriate affect, and a lack of motivation and hygiene. The other types of schizophrenia (paranoid, catatonic, residual) do not fit Laurie's symptoms as well.

Laurie, a 30-Year-Old Homemaker, Has Delusions and Hallucinations, Often Acts