Which Statement Best Describes Bilingualism

question 217

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes bilingualism

• A) Bilinguals score higher than monolinguals in metalinguistic awareness. 
• B) Bilinguals score lower than monolinguals in selective attention and cognitive flexibility. 
• C) Bilinguals are faster than monolinguals in language-processing speed. 
• D) Bilingualism has a significant, negative effect on overall language development.

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Definitions:

Mental Process

Operations of the mind, such as thinking, remembering, and perceiving, that enable understanding and interaction with the world.

Instincts

Inborn patterns of behavior that are biologically determined rather than learned.

Personality

The unique combination of emotional, thought, and behavioral patterns that define an individual and differentiate them from others.

Life Histories

A research method in social science that involves the comprehensive and detailed investigation of an individual's personal background and life experiences.