What Was the Serious Flaw in Early Studies Claiming That

question 17

Multiple Choice

What was the serious flaw in early studies claiming that bilingualism stunts cognitive development?

• A)The monolingual children prepared in advance for the tests.
• B)The bilinguals were given reduced bonus rewards.
• C)The bilinguals were immigrants whose poor command of English gave them a disadvantage during the tests.
• D)The bilinguals spoke complex languages such as Finnish, which occupy enormous space in the brain.

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