Bilingual brains are better at ignoring distractions, study suggests
Researchers from the University of Florida suggest that individuals who speak two languages may have better cognitive abilities in ignoring distractions and shifting attention compared to those who speak only one language. About the study: In the study published in the journal Bilingualism Language and Cognition, the researchers analyzed the differences in attentional control and the ability to ignore irrelevant information between bilingual and monolingual individuals. The study included two groups: functional monolinguals, individuals with limited foreign language experience using th...
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