Which Piece of Evidence Is the LEAST Convincing for the Critical-Period

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which piece of evidence is the LEAST convincing for the critical-period hypothesis?

• A) Abdelleh's language ability never fully developed.
• B) Different neural mechanisms are used to process a second language by individuals who learned a second language in infancy and those who learned a second language after puberty.
• C) The most proficient English speakers among immigrants to the United States are those who began learning English before age 7 years.
• D) Adults are more likely than children to experience permanent language impairment as a result of brain damage.

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