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Symptom

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

Definition

A symptom is a specific characteristic or feature that indicates the presence of a particular condition or illness. In psychology, symptoms refer to observable behaviors, thoughts, or feelings that are associated with a mental disorder.

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