Marshall has suffered from several symptoms that indicate a schizophrenia-related condition, but his symptoms have only been present for 4 months. Which of the following would be the appropriate diagnosis?

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Schizophreniform disorder is diagnosed when an individual experiences symptoms of schizophrenia for between 1 and 6 months. Since Marshall's symptoms have only been present for 4 months, this is the most appropriate diagnosis. The other options (brief psychotic disorder, delusional disorder, and schizoaffective disorder) do not fully fit the duration and nature of Marshall's symptoms.

Marshall Has Suffered from Several Symptoms That Indicate a Schizophrenia-Related