Abnormality - Standard deviation / Infrequency Flashcards

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What should the definition of abnormality do?

A

help us to identify who really does need help
help us to step in at the right time to help them

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What should the definition of abnormality not do?

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shouldn’t label people who are just a bit different or those whose behaviour makes us feel uncomfortable.

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What is statistical infrequency / deviation ?

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any relative unusual behaviour is classed as normal whilst any unusual behaviour is classed as abnormal

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Explain the statistical deviation graph?

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example
the average IQ is 100
68% = range 85 - 115
only 2 % score below 70

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if you are 2% what can happen?

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you can be liable to receive a diagnosis of a psychological disorder - intellectual disability disorder.

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evaluation of standard deviation abnormality

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Real life application : can be used by doctors in real life to diagnose some disorders such as depression which increases the usefulness

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