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Unanticipated psychological consequence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An unanticipated psychological consequence refers to an unexpected and unintended outcome or effect on a person's mental well-being that arises from a particular situation or behavior.

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