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Labeling Psychological Disorders

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Labeling psychological disorders refers to the act of assigning a specific diagnosis or name to an individual's mental health condition based on their symptoms and behaviors.

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