Which Statement BEST Summarizes the Conclusion That Is Supported by High-Quality

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement BEST summarizes the conclusion that is supported by high-quality evidence in this chapter's Practice Thinking exercises on whether reversing letters is the defining feature of dyslexia?

• A) Although some studies show that individuals with dyslexia experience letter reversals, these individuals also show other symptoms, such spelling and phonological errors, that seriously challenge the letters reversal hypothesis.
• B) Research studies clearly show that the problem with dyslexia is a visual problem, supporting the reversal of letters hypothesis of dyslexia and contradicting the phonological hypothesis.
• C) The scientific research clearly demonstrates that letter reversals are a defining feature of dyslexia based on the evidence found by experts such as Orton (1925).
• D) The considerable number of people, including educators and some experts, who endorse the letters reversal hypothesis strongly supports the hypothesis that letter reversal is the defining feature of dyslexia.

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