Green and Gibbs (2010) argue that «repressed hostilities and rage» (p. 226) as the result of perceived deficits in nurturing may be the underpinning driving the children's disruptive behaviors. (myplaytherapypage.com)
build on the strengths and assets of individuals and communities, rather than only focusing on perceived deficits; (politics.co.uk)
A few praised Cuomo's Republican challenger Robert Astorino, but the rally focused on the current governor's perceived deficits. (queenscampaigner.com)