Second-Language Competence

question 51

Multiple Choice

Second-language competence

• A) drops sharply after age 18.
• B) increases continuously with age.
• C) drops sharply after age 10.
• D) decreases continuously with age.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and understand knowledge, develop problem-solving skills, and reason over time.

Fine Motor Skills

The ability to coordinate small muscle movements, particularly involving the synchronization of hands and fingers with the eyes.

Dual Encoding

A theory suggesting that processing information using both verbal and non-verbal codes enhances memory.

Dual Processing

a psychological concept that suggests the brain operates using two different systems or processes: one that is fast, automatic, and emotional, and another that is slower, deliberate, and logical.