A clouding of consciousness that develops over a short period of time and can often be reversed if its underlying cause can be found is called:
A) neurocognitive disorder.
B) delirium.
C) delusional disorder.
D) cognitive mapping.

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The description of the clouding of consciousness developing over a short period of time and being reversible points towards delirium as the correct answer. Neurocognitive disorder is a more chronic condition and cognitive mapping is a process of creating mental maps. Delusional disorder involves persistent false beliefs that are not necessarily accompanied by clouding of consciousness.

A Clouding of Consciousness That Develops Over a Short Period