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Symptom-based diagnostic criteria

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AP Psychology

Definition

Symptom-based diagnostic criteria are a set of guidelines used by psychologists and psychiatrists to diagnose neurodevelopmental disorders based on the presence or absence of specific symptoms. They provide a standardized framework for assessment and diagnosis.

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