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cognitive benefits of bilingualism  

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  • This entry focuses on how bilinguals differ from individuals who speak only one language in performing a variety of simple cognitive tasks. It explores the intersection of linguistic and cognitive skills, along with factors that should be considered in studies comparing bilingual and monolingual subjects, notably students. [Source: Encyclopedia of Bilingual Education; Cognitive Benefits of Bilingualism]

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