Lesson 4 - Statistical Infrequency

Question 1

Statistical Infrequency

Answer 1

Abnormal behaviour is that which is statistically rare

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

Question 2

Statistical Infrequency Graphs

Answer 2

Question 3

Statistical Infrequency Evaluation
Desirable
Negative

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Statistical Infrequency Evaluation
Not Statistically Rare
Negative

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Statistical Infrequency Evaluation
No bearing
Negative

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Statistical Infrequency Evaluation Points

Answer 6

Desirable Negative
Not Statistically Rare Negative
No Bearing Negative