Which of the following statements suggests that dyslexia has a genetic component to it?
A) Dyslexia affects anywhere from 5% to 17.5% of American children.
B) Dyslexic children may not discriminate sounds as accurately as other children do.
C) Most studies show that dyslexia is much more common in boys than in girls.
D) 25% to 65% of children who have one dyslexic parent are dyslexic themselves.

Question

Which of the following statements suggests that dyslexia has a genetic component to it?​
A) Dyslexia affects anywhere from 5% to 17.5% of American children.
B) Dyslexic children may not discriminate sounds as accurately as other children do.
C) Most studies show that dyslexia is much more common in boys than in girls.
D) 25% to 65% of children who have one dyslexic parent are dyslexic themselves.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement "25% to 65% of children who have one dyslexic parent are dyslexic themselves" suggests that dyslexia has a genetic component since it is more likely for a child to have dyslexia if one of their parents has it. The other statements do not directly relate to genetics.

Which of the Following Statements Suggests That Dyslexia Has a Genetic