Dev is a freelance web designer who has recently changed his work schedule to work entirely between 2:00 AM and 8:00 AM. He has also stopped attending his weekly running club meets and prefers to sleep during the day with blackout curtains drawn, communicating with clients only via email. A clinical psychologist is evaluating Dev's mental state and is considering using 'dysfunction' as a primary criterion for diagnosis.
Explain two weaknesses of using 'dysfunction' to diagnose Dev's mental health condition.
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