Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Similar Structure Hypothesis

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates the similar structure hypothesis?

• A)A 10-year-old child with Intellectual Disability would progress through the same cognitive stages as typically developing children in his class, although at a slower pace.
• B)A 10-year-old child with organic Intellectual Disability would progress through the same cognitive stages as a 10-year-old child with cultural-familial Intellectual Disability.
• C)A 10-year-old child with organic Intellectual Disability shows similar cognitive abilities as a 10-year-old child with cultural-familial Intellectual Disability.
• D)A 10-year-old child with Intellectual Disability, whose intellectual functioning resembles that of a five-year-old child, shows similar cognitive abilities as a typically developing five year old

Recognize the influence of presentation and framing on perception and decision-making.

Understand the concept of statistical regression and how it applies to real-world situations.

Identify strategies for reducing cognitive errors.

Explain counterfactual thinking and provide examples of its application.

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