Which Statement Supports Dyslexia Having a Genetic Component

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which statement supports dyslexia having a genetic component?

• A) Children who are dyslexic tend to have ADHD.
• B) Children who are dyslexic tend to have a dyslexic parent.
• C) Dyslexia can be overcome with cognitive behavioural therapy.
• D) Children with dyslexia have problems benefiting from traditional instruction in a classroom.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Task

A task or activity that requires the use of mental processes such as perception, memory, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Jump to Conclusions

A cognitive bias that describes the action of arriving at a decision or opinion with little to no evidence or reasoning process.

Coping

Efforts to master, reduce, or tolerate the demands created by stress.

Healthy Choices

Decisions made in daily life that contribute to good physical and mental health, such as eating nutritious foods and exercising.