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:

Individualism-Collectivism

A cultural dimension that describes the degree to which people in a society are integrated into groups or prefer to act as independent individuals.

Masculinity-Femininity

A cultural dimension that reflects the distribution of roles between the genders in a society.

Long-Term Orientation

A cultural dimension emphasizing the importance of future rewards, perseverance, and savings, as opposed to immediate gratification.

Long-Term Orientation

A cultural dimension indicating the degree to which a society values long-term commitments and respects traditions while adapting to change gradually.