statistical infrequency

Question 1

what is statistical infrequency

Answer 1

under this definition, abnormal behaviour is that which is statistically rare

Question 2

where would abnormality lie in statistical terms

Answer 2

on both extremes, like someone can have an IQ of lower than average of 100 or higher than 100

Question 3

what are some limitations of statistical infrequency

Answer 3

• it doesn’t count behaviour that is statistically rare but desirable, such as an IQ higher than 100
• some psychological disorders are not rare, such as depression, and it is still a problem
• many rare characteristics have no bearing on abnormality, such as being left handed