Which of the Following Is Consistent with the Statistical Deviancy

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is consistent with the statistical deviancy approach to defining abnormality?

• A) Roughly 2% of the population has an IQ below 70; those with an IQ under 70 might, therefore, be considered abnormal.
• B) Those who act out against the rules of society and are thus considered deviant would meet the definition of abnormality.
• C) Those who are severely impaired by their inability to make and maintain meaningful social relationships would be considered abnormal.
• D) If 50% of the population had suicidal thoughts, this 50% would be considered abnormal.

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in complex functions such as thought, perception, and memory.

Parietal Lobes

Regions of the brain located behind the frontal lobes, involved in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, understanding spatial orientation, and language processing.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions and processes.

Corpus Callosum

A wide, thick nerve tract consisting of a band of commissural fibers, located beneath the cortex in the brain, that connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres, facilitating interhemispheric communication.