Case Study: Cats, Rats, and Roofs: The Perils of Ignoring Relationships

A “cognitive case study”—inspired by the cases used in business and policy schools that involve students in real-world problem solving—is designed to engage students in metacognition (thinking about thinking).

Part of the Cognitive Case Study Series from Cabrera Research Lab, this case explores the importance of understanding the interrelationship of parts of complex systems by discussing the true story behind the “Borneo Cat-Drop” tale.