Quiz 1 Flashcards
1
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statistical deviance
A
behavior that is statistically rare and undesirable
-how far the behavior is from the norm
-ex: IQ deviations
2
Q
dangerousness
A
a person’s potential for doing harm to the self or others
3
Q
advantages of classification
A
-nomenclature
-structure of information
-facilitation of research
-defining domain
4
Q
information structure
A
allows us to categorically differentiate disorders in a more helpful manner
