Concepts of Abnormality - Statistical Rarity / Deviance

Test your knowledge of this major, proposed defining chacteristic of psychological abnormality.

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Statistical Rarity

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Statistical rarity	Atypical behaviour in the general population
Genius	An example of a statistically rare behaviour that isn't considered a symptom of abnormality
Maladaptive	A behaviour that prevents the individual from meetings life's goals or adapting to change
Context	Always considered when deciding if a behaviour represents an atypical behaviour
Consequences	Positive ones for individual or society tell us that the behaviour is possibly not a symptom of abnormality