CAT 2023 - Slot 2 Varc Question 24
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CAT 2023 Slot 2 - VARC
(c); The paragraph given lists the many reasons why the mind computes counterfactuals and states that this ability develops throughout childhood and contributes to reasoning about other people's beliefs. Option C is a good summary.
Option A suggests people intentionally create counterfactuals in order to reason about other people's beliefs. The paragraph, on the other hand, states counterfactuals are created spontaneously by the mind.
Option B is logically incorrect as it says counterfactual thinking helps to 'reverse' past and future actions.
Option D relates to specific reasons listed in the paragraph. C is a better summary.