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In this video I describe characteristics that are important for determining whether traits or behaviors represent potential symptoms of a disorder. These mostly focus on deviance, dysfunction, and distress, though danger and duration also play a role in identifying symptoms. Next I discuss the challenges of diagnosis and the need to find a balance between objectivity and the inherently subjective nature of the psychiatrist-client relationship.

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