Plural of dysfunction; multiple instances where something fails to function properly or perform its intended purpose.
Plural form of dysfunction (dys- bad + function + -tion). Modern usage, becoming increasingly common in psychology, sociology, and organizational studies to describe various malfunctioning systems.
The rise of 'dysfunctions' as a term reflects psychology's expansion from just treating mental illness to analyzing how families, organizations, and societies can be 'broken.' It's turned a medical concept into a social analysis tool.
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