Abnormal Behaviour Has Been Defined as Behaviour That Occurs Infrequently

question 89

Multiple Choice

Abnormal behaviour has been defined as behaviour that occurs infrequently. Which of the following examples illustrates a problem with this definition?

• A) People with IQs below 70 are considered to have abnormal intellectual functioning.
• B) Most people get depressed from time to time.
• C) Mathematical geniuses are considered rare in the population.
• D) Children often believe in the existence of monsters.
• E) Anxiety disorders are relatively rare in a given population.

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