Lesson 4 - Statistical Infrequency Flashcards
Statistical Infrequency
Abnormal behaviour is that which is statistically rare
Instances of abnormality would lie at both extremes of a normal distribution
Statistical Infrequency Graphs
Statistical Infrequency Evaluation
Desirable
Negative
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
Statistical Infrequency Evaluation
Not Statistically Rare
Negative
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
Statistical Infrequency Evaluation
No bearing
Negative
Many rare behaviours or characteristics have no bearing on normality or abnormality
Statistical Infrequency Evaluation Points
Desirable Negative
Not Statistically Rare Negative
No Bearing Negative