Bilingual Adults Benefit Because the Task-Switching Required by Monitoring Two

question 17

Multiple Choice

Bilingual adults benefit because the task-switching required by monitoring two languages strengthens their:

• A) everyday problem-solving
• B) crystallized intelligence
• C) working memory
• D) executive functioning

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruent beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Creativity-Relevant Processes

Cognitive and behavioral processes that facilitate the production of novel and useful ideas or solutions.

Domain-Relevant Skills

The specific abilities and knowledge that are particularly valuable and applicable to a certain field or area of expertise.

Intrinsic Task Motivation

The internal drive to perform a task well for its own sake, rather than for external rewards.