👉 Atypicality is a term used in psychology to describe a characteristic or trait that differs from commonly known traits. It refers to characteristics that are not common, unique, or consistent with what is expected of an individual based on their general characteristics. For example, someone may have atypical intelligence, which means they possess a unique ability to think critically and creatively, but others might possess typical intelligence, which includes the ability to process information quickly and easily. Atypicality can also refer to traits that are