A person who experiences a sudden onset of psychotic symptoms that last a few days and then pass, often never to return, would be diagnosed with __________.

A. temporary schizophreniform disorder
B. brief psychotic disorder
C. provisional schizophreniform disorder
D. schizophrenia praecox


Answer: B

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