Def of abnormality - Statistical Infrequency

• What is statistical infrequency in psychology?

  It is when abnormality is defined as behavior or characteristics that are rare or uncommon.
• How does the definition of statistical infrequency focus on behavior?


  It focuses on the quantity of behavior rather than the quality.
• What is the threshold for behavior to be considered abnormal in statistical infrequency?

  Any behavior that has a value of more than 2 standard deviations from the mean is considered abnormal.
• Where would abnormal behavior occupy in a normal distribution curve?

  It would occupy the extreme ends of a normal distribution curve.
• If the average IQ is 100, what percentage of people would be diagnosed with intellectual disability based on statistical infrequency?

  Only 2% of people have a score below 70.
• What does the definition of abnormality in statistical infrequency rely on?

  It relies on the use of up-to-date statistics.