statistical infrequency

• What is the statistical infrequency definition of abnormality?

  Behaviors that are rare are considered abnormal
• How does the statistical infrequency definition categorize behaviors?

  Common behaviors are seen as normal, rare as abnormal
• Which mental health condition has a prevalence rate of 12%?

  Schizophrenia
• What is the prevalence rate of PTSD according to the study material?

  0-51%
• What is the prevalence rate of Bipolar disorder?

  0.67%
• What is the prevalence rate of OCD?

  17-37%
• According to the statistical infrequency definition, who is considered abnormal regarding IQ?

  People with IQ below 70 or above 130
• What is the average IQ score?

  100
• What percentage of the population falls below an IQ of 70?

  Only 2%
• What score on the Beck Depression Inventory indicates severe depression?

  A score of 30 or more
• What is a strength of the statistical infrequency definition of abnormality?

  It has real-world applications in clinical practice
• Why can rare characteristics be a limitation of the statistical infrequency definition?

  Because rare traits can also be positive
• What does the limitation regarding mental illness prevalence suggest about the definition?

  It lacks validity due to common mental illness
• What are the strengths and limitations of the statistical infrequency definition of abnormality?

  Strengths:

  • Real-world applications in clinical practice
  • Helps assess and diagnose individuals

  
  

  Limitations:

  • Rare characteristics can be positive
  • Mental illness is not rare (1 in 4 people)
• What is the prevalence of mental illness in England?

  1 in 4 people
• What is the bottom percentage of IQ scores for intellectual disability diagnosis?

  Bottom 2%
• What is the top percentage score on the Beck Depression Inventory for severe depression?

  Top 5%
• What does the statistical infrequency definition suggest about behaviors?

  Behaviors are categorized based on their frequency
• How does the statistical infrequency definition relate to maladaptive behaviors?

  It may not accurately identify maladaptive behaviors