Definitions of Abnormality (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Statistical infrequency definition
Statistical infrequency definition
Behaviours that are statistically rare using mathematical data
Cut-off point in statistical infrequency
Cut-off point in statistical infrequency
Beyond 2 standard deviations from mean (approx. 5%)
Normal distribution: % in 1 standard deviation
Normal distribution: % in 1 standard deviation
Approximately 68%
Normal distribution: % in 2 standard deviations
Normal distribution: % in 2 standard deviations
About 95%
Objective measurement strength
Objective measurement strength
Data-based cut-off removes subjective interpretation
No value judgements strength
No value judgements strength
Identifies uncommon behaviour without moral labels
Rare but not abnormal example
Rare but not abnormal example
High intelligence is rare but desirable, not problematic
Common but abnormal example
Common but abnormal example
Depression affects 10% - too common to class as abnormal
Cultural factors limitation
Cultural factors limitation
Ignores cultural variations in what's statistically normal
Tool used in statistical infrequency
Tool used in statistical infrequency
Normal distribution curve