A study of interference with the activities of schizophrenics by auditory hallucinations.

Interference with self-care, occupation, social activities and leisure time activities by auditory hallucinations was examined in 30 schizophrenics. 9 Patients did not experience interference with their activities. Psychoticism scores, neuroticism scores, presence of advising voices and presence of known living 'speakers' were related to interference with activities by the voices.