Priya, a freelance software developer, has recently started working exclusively between midnight and 6 am, ignoring client calls during traditional business hours. She has also stopped attending her weekly community choir rehearsals and has her groceries delivered to avoid going to supermarkets. A clinical psychologist is assessing Priya and is considering using 'dysfunction' as a key criterion for diagnosis.
Explain two weaknesses of using 'dysfunction' to diagnose Priya's mental health condition.
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