LS3 - Statistical Infrequencies

Question 1

What Is Statistical Infrequency

Answer 1

When an individual possesses a less common characteristic than most of the population. - unusual behaviour which is seen as abnormal.

Question 2

How Is Data Displayed

Answer 2

Using a Normal Distribution Curve.

Question 3

Normal Distribution Curve- Left Skewed.

Answer 3

The tail is to the left, increases as you go right. This is negative skewness.

Question 4

Normal Distribution Curve - Right Skewed.

Answer 4

The tail is to the right, increases as you go left. The is positive skewness.

Question 5

Strengths Of Statistical Infrequency

Answer 5

Statistical infrequency can be a good thing (high IQ).

Based On Scientific Data (objective)

Question 6

Weaknesses Of Statistical Infrequency

Answer 6

It involves labelling people as abnormal.

There is a subjective cut off point

Question 7

Statistical Infrequency Can Be A Good Thing

Answer 7

• IQ of over 130 is statically infrequent but positive, desirable behaviour
• just because someone is statistically infrequent it doesn’t mean the person is abnormal and requires treatment.

Question 8

Based On Scientific Data

Answer 8

• Judgements based on objective, scientific & unbiased data that help indicate abnormality and normality (gives a more accurate answer as to whether someone needs psychological help/assistance)

Question 9

It Involves Labelling People As Abnormal

Answer 9

A person with low IQ of 70 might be labelled negatively by others = could have a negative effect on them (self confidence, self esteem) which leads to further problems

Question 10

Subjective Cut Off Point

Answer 10

The cut off point of where normality ends and abnormality starts is subjective e.g. someone with an IQ of 69 is abnormal but someone with 70 ain’t