The DSM view of psychological dysfunction reflects social judgments or cultural values and cannot be said to be as objective as medical judgments of dysfunction in physical organs such as the heart or lungs

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The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is based on social and cultural norms and values, which means it is not entirely objective. In contrast, medical judgments of physical dysfunction in organs like the heart or lungs can be considered more objective because the function of these organs is understood in a more concrete and measurable way.

The DSM View of Psychological Dysfunction Reflects Social Judgments or Cultural