statistical infrequency

• What defines someone as abnormal according to statistical infrequency?

  Behaviour that is rare or anomalous
• How is the 'norm' for behaviours defined in statistical infrequency?

  By using statistics to measure behaviours
• What does the normal distribution curve illustrate?

  Majority clustered around the mean
• What is considered statistically rare in terms of standard deviations?

  More than two standard deviations from the mean
• Why is OCD considered abnormal according to statistical infrequency?

  It involves rare, excessive repetitive behaviours
• What are the limitations of statistical infrequency in defining abnormality?

  • Overly simplistic definition
  • Ignores desirable abnormal behaviours
  • Culturally biased perspectives
• What is a limitation of statistical infrequency regarding desirable behaviours?

  It cannot distinguish desirable from undesirable behaviours
• Why is having an IQ over 150 considered abnormal in statistical infrequency?

  It falls more than +2 SD from the mean
• How does cultural bias affect the definition of abnormality in statistical infrequency?

  It judges behaviour from a specific cultural perspective
• How might hearing voices be perceived differently in various cultures?

  Common in some cultures, abnormal in others
• What does the lack of universal standards in statistical infrequency imply?

  Weakens the definition of abnormality