Although Marlene's emotional responses are usually restricted, at totally inappropriate times, she giggles. She also fantasizes aloud and speaks in an incoherent and absurd manner. Her behavior is extremely bizarre and childish. The best diagnosis for her is ____.

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Marlene's symptoms, including inappropriate emotional responses, incoherent speech, bizarre behavior, and childishness, are characteristic of schizophrenia, particularly disorganized schizophrenia.

Although Marlene's Emotional Responses Are Usually Restricted, at Totally Inappropriate