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. She matches the common conception of "crazy" and has been this way since childhood. The best diagnosis for her is ____.

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Marlene's symptoms, including inappropriate emotional responses, incoherent speech, and bizarre behavior, align with schizophrenia, especially since these behaviors have been present since childhood, indicating a long-term condition rather than a brief or situational disorder.

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