There is a lot of thoughts on gullibility being a component of intellectual disability. I have been reading works on open-minded cognition and how it can be situational. What if the actual component of intellectual disability is not gullibility but an inability to be open-mindedly situational. How would the landscape of our knowledge change in an educational and caring context? Does anyone know of any works in this area? Thoughts?
Dear Merisa,
Given 40+ years as an academic with a background in educational psychology, I would state, based upon extensive reflective observation, that "gullibility is NOT a component of intellectual disability", but rather a component of "laziness". I hope that this is of some assistance.
Sincerely,
Lou Pagliaro
PS One could, of course, define "intellectual laziness" as a component or factor involved in intellectual disability, BUT this is a different question that you will have to answer from your own theoretical perspective or vantage point
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