The benefits of being bilingual, with Viorica Marian, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
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The Cognitive Benefits of Being Bilingual
This chapter explores the cognitive benefits of being bilingual, including a delayed onset of Alzheimer's, enhanced executive function, and improved metalinguistic ability. It challenges the notion of languages being switched off and on in the brain, and discusses the impact of language on perception, memory, and decision-making.
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