Statistical Infrequency^

Question 1

Statistical Infrequency meaning

Answer 1

how statistically rare a characteristic is (4%)

Question 2

Real World Applications

Answer 2

• diagnose disorders, assess their severity (Beck’s depression inventory: score below 30=depression)
• BDI is an example of S.I put into practice
• SI key role with real life context

Question 3

IQ can be Positive or Negative

Answer 3

• can be + and -
• for 1 with low IQ has 1 with high IQ
• don’t think of 1 with high IQ is abnormal
• being unusual at one end does not make them abnormal
• s.i. should not be the sole reason for clinical diagnosis as there could be no need for treatment

Question 4

High IQ VS Low IQ

Answer 4

• labelling can be both positive and negative
• labelled with low IQ could help by getting the necessary help
• feel ashamed by social stigma and conform to self-fulfulling prophecy
• effects of being diagnosed abnormal are subjective
• s.i. not good if there is mostly neg. consequences