definitions of abnormality - statistical infrequency

Question 1

what is the first definition of abnormality?

Answer 1

statistical infrequency
- how often we come across a behaviour

Question 2

how is statistical infrequency measured?

Answer 2

uses up to date statistics to determine if a behaviour or trait is common among the majority of individuals
normal distribution

Question 3

how many of the population fall within the normal distribution for IQ?

Answer 3

68%
85 - 115 = normal IQ

Question 4

what is the mean of IQ?

Answer 4

100

Question 5

how many people scored below 70 on the IQ test?

Answer 5

2%

Question 6

what IQ scores are considered as abnormal?

Answer 6

above 115
below 70

Question 7

what does a low IQ link to?

Answer 7

Intellectual Disability Disorder
IDD

Question 8

statistical infrequency
+P: real world application

Answer 8

can be used in diagnosis
IDD requires an IQ of below 70 and a score of over 30 on Becks depression inventory
useful

Question 9

statistical infrequency
+P: it is objective

Answer 9

judges by an a score/number so is less likely to be impacted by bias
reliable
D: not all scores mean abnormal e.g. 130 isn’t abnormal, it’s just infrequent

Question 10

-P: labelling abnormality can be negative

Answer 10

can lead to a SFP
more damaging than beneficial