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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The statistical deviancy approach defines abnormality based on the statistical rarity of a characteristic or behavior. In this case, having an IQ below 70 is considered rare, and therefore those who do have an IQ below 70 might be considered abnormal. This approach does not consider social norms or impairments in social relationships as defining characteristics of abnormality. Option B is more closely aligned with the sociocultural approach, option C is more aligned with the dysfunction approach, and option D does not take into account statistical rarity.

Which of the Following Is Consistent with the Statistical Deviancy