Which of the following is one of the mandatory criteria needed to be fulfilled in order for a person to be diagnosed with brief psychotic disorder?
A. A person should experience one of the four symptoms associated with schizophrenia for more than a day.
B. A person should experience both delusions and hallucinations.
C. Signs of psychotic disturbances must persist for at least six months.
D. Signs of psychotic disturbances must persist for at least three months.
Answer: A
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