Definitions of Abnormality: Statistical Infrequency (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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How many standard deviations from the mean defines statistical abnormality?
How many standard deviations from the mean defines statistical abnormality?
Two standard deviations
What graphical representation is used in statistical infrequency?
What graphical representation is used in statistical infrequency?
Normal distribution bell curve
Which desirable trait is given as an example of infrequent behaviour?
Which desirable trait is given as an example of infrequent behaviour?
Photographic memory
Statistical infrequency can be used to diagnose which disorder?
Statistical infrequency can be used to diagnose which disorder?
Intellectual disability disorder
What IQ score is given as an example of positive statistical abnormality?
What IQ score is given as an example of positive statistical abnormality?
130 or higher
What limitation exists regarding frequency and abnormality?
What limitation exists regarding frequency and abnormality?
Some abnormal traits are frequent
Why is statistical infrequency seen as valid?
Why is statistical infrequency seen as valid?
Its use in everyday situations
What is a downside of the statistical infrequency approach?
What is a downside of the statistical infrequency approach?
Extremes can be positive or negative
What do all mental disorder assessments include?
What do all mental disorder assessments include?
Measurement of severity vs. the norm
What major limitation exists in using statistical infrequency for diagnosis?
What major limitation exists in using statistical infrequency for diagnosis?
Behaviour doesn't mean treatment needed