Statistical infrequency

• Statistical Infrequency - Behaviour that is numerically rare

  • any relatively usual behaviour can be thought of as normal, anything outwards of normal distribution is classed as abnormal
• (SI) + Real life application

  • all assessments of patients include measurements compared to statistics norms
• (SI) - Unusual characteristics can be positive

  • less common traits dont always require treating (e.g. IQ) so SI can be misleading
• (SI) - Not everyone unusual benefits from a label

  • where someone is happy, a label can have negative effects on how they see themselves and are viewed by others