Ellen's Husband Was Killed in an Automobile Accident Two Weeks

Multiple Choice

Ellen's husband was killed in an automobile accident two weeks ago. Since that time she has had repeated episodes of fleeting hallucinations and delusions. Her behavior has been marked
By periods of incoherent speech, screaming, suicidal and aggressive behavior, and
Disorientation. After about a month, her behavior slowly returns to normal. She would be best
Diagnosed as suffering from ______.

A) schizophreniform disorder
B) schizoid disorder
C) schizotypal disorder
D) brief psychotic disorder