Abnormal Behaviour Has Been Defined as That Which Occurs Infrequently

question 55

Multiple Choice

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

• A)People with IQs below 70 are considered abnormal.
• 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.