statistical infrequency

• according to the statistical infrequency definition you are abnormal if...

  -> the behaviour is statistically infrequent

  -> if they break norms statistically

  -> abnormality is defined as moving away from social norms

  -> human behaviour is abnormal if it falls too far outside the average standard deviation from the average

  -> if you are in the minority, you are abnormal
• evaluate the statistical infrequency definition:

  + its reliable and objective because its based on mathematical statistics

  + its a straightforward deinition

  - it ignores how abnormal traits that lie outside the average may be desireable e.g. extreme intelligence

  - definition is arbitrary

  - not all abnormal behaviours are infrequent

  - cultural relativsm - certain behaviours are normal in some cultures that are abnormal in others e.g. eating with our hands