Research Suggests That Bilingual Individuals Are

question 51

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that bilingual individuals are:

• A)better able to control attention and inhibit distracting information.
• B)less able to switch attention to new stimuli when necessary.
• C)less protected from dementia in old age.
• D)often confused during language development and have difficulty learning either language properly.

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Definitions:

Allele

One of the variant forms of a gene at a particular locus, or location, on a chromosome, contributing to the diversity of genetic traits.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, made up of the DNA sequences that code its traits, which can influence its phenotype.

Regulator

An entity or mechanism that controls the rate or activities of a system, often used in the context of governing bodies or physiological processes.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics of an individual resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.