Lesson 4 - Statistical Infrequency Flashcards

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Statistical Infrequency

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Abnormal behaviour is that which is statistically rare

Instances of abnormality would lie at both extremes of a normal distribution

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Statistical Infrequency Graphs

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Statistical Infrequency Evaluation
Desirable
Negative

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Definition fails to account for behaviour that is statistically rare but desirable
Someone who has an IQ above the normal average wold not be seen as abnormal but they would be highly regarded for their intelligence

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Statistical Infrequency Evaluation
Not Statistically Rare
Negative

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Some psychological disorders are not statistically rare
Depression may affect 27% of elderly people
This would make it common but they does not mean it is not a problem

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Statistical Infrequency Evaluation
No bearing
Negative

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Many rare behaviours or characteristics have no bearing on normality or abnormality

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Statistical Infrequency Evaluation Points

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Desirable Negative
Not Statistically Rare Negative
No Bearing Negative

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