Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A disadvantage refers to a drawback or negative aspect of something. In the context of psychoanalytic therapy for mental disorders, it is a significant flaw or limitation in this particular approach.
Related terms
Ineffectiveness: Refers to the lack of effectiveness or success in achieving desired outcomes.
Time-consuming: Describes something that requires a lot of time and effort to complete or achieve.
Limited applicability: Indicates that something has restrictions or boundaries on its usefulness and cannot be applied universally.