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james9437

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American Sign Language is ____.
 
  a. processed primarily by the left hemisphere, similar to other languages
  b. not a distinct language by definition
  c. processed more or less equally by both the left and right hemispheres
  d. processed primarily by the right hemisphere because it is based on spatial characteristics

Question 2

Which of the following reflects the current understanding of whether the two languages of bilingualism are represented in different parts of the brain?
 
  a. Different languages are represented in different parts of the brain.
  b. The extent of the overlap is greater when the person is least proficient in the languages.
  c. The extent of overlap is less when a person learns both languages in childhood.
  d. Different languages overlap depending on the timing of learning and proficiency in each language.


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bbburns21

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
a

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
d


james9437

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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