Trevor has schizophrenia and often hears a voice that tells him "Meat eaters are the devil.They will force you to eat the beef and implant you with brain tumours.Go and stop the meat eaters." Trevor's experience reflects what symptom of schizophrenia?

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Trevor's voice is giving him a specific command - to "go and stop the meat eaters." This is an example of a command hallucination, which is a symptom commonly associated with schizophrenia. The other choices do not accurately describe Trevor's experience - delusions of grandeur involve an inflated sense of self-importance, disorganized speech involves difficulty communicating ideas clearly, and persecutory delusions involve the belief that one is being threatened or persecuted by others.

Trevor Has Schizophrenia and Often Hears a Voice That Tells