A03 Statistical Infrequency Flashcards
1
Q
Strength-useful for diagnosis
A
Statistical infrequency san show the severity of symptoms with things like intellectual disability disorder for someone will below 70 IQ.
2
Q
Weakness-ignores desirable traits
A
Not all statistically infrequent traits are abnormal because a high IQ or height is desirable and doesn’t need treatment.
3
Q
Weakness-label creates stigma
A
Not all statistically rare people benefit from being labelled as abnormal when they are happy and functioning. It just means they are bullied.
