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Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข 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.