Quiz on the Benefits of Being Bilingual

What was the initial belief about being bilingual?

• It has no effect on the brain.

• It improves memory.

• It confuses people.

• It enhances cognitive abilities.

What is the mental equivalent of going to a gym every day?

• Reading books.

• Learning new languages.

• Solving puzzles.

• Playing video games.

What findings were reported in Ellen Bialystok's research about the cognitive advantages of bilingual individuals?

• They have improved problem-solving skills.

• They are more prone to anxiety.

• They experience slower cognitive decline.

• They struggle with language acquisition.

What is cognitive reserve?

• A method for learning languages.

• A type of brain exercise.

• A reserve of thinking abilities.

• A measure of language proficiency.

How much later do bilingual people develop dementia than monolinguals?

• One to two years.

• Two to three years.

• Four to four-and-a-half years.

• Five to six years.

What is a unique benefit of learning languages later in life?

• It is less challenging.

• It can lead to greater cognitive benefits.

• It is easier than learning as a child.

• It has no benefits.

What did the 2023 study at Great Ormond Street measure?

• Language proficiency.

• Cognitive decline.

• Brain activity in children.

• Emotional responses.

What was found about early bilingual children?

• They were less creative.

• They developed dementia earlier.

• They had weaker brain connectivity.

• They had the strongest connectivity at rest.

What is one effect of bilingualism?

• Reduced cognitive abilities.

• Lower emotional responses.

• Better understanding of perspectives.

• Increased confusion.

How do people react in their first language?

• More emotionally.

• With more confusion.

• More rationally.

• With less clarity.