Which of the Following Reflects the Current Understanding of Whether

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects the current understanding of whether the two languages of bilingualism are represented in different parts of the brain?

• A)Different languages are represented in different parts of the brain.
• B)The extent of the overlap is greater when the person is least proficient in the languages.
• C)The extent of overlap is less when a person learns both languages in childhood.
• D)Different languages overlap depending on the timing of learning and proficiency in each language.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Skills

The mental capabilities and processes related to acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Interactionist Perspective

A theoretical viewpoint that emphasizes how individuals and society interact, influencing and shaping each other's behavior and norms.

Genetically Determined

Traits or characteristics that are passed down from parents to offspring through DNA, suggesting a biologically pre-programmed condition.

Environmental Circumstances

The external conditions or factors that surround and influence an individual or community's life and development.