A 45-year-old father and his 8-year-old son,who are both native Chinese speakers,immigrate to the United States.The father and son are equally poor at speaking and understanding English when they arrive.Assuming they experience similar amounts of exposure to the English language,which of the following is most likely to occur? The:

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Research has shown that young children have a greater capacity for language learning and are able to pick up a new language more easily than adults. Therefore, it is likely that the son will become more proficient at speaking English than the father, assuming they receive similar amounts of exposure to the language.

A 45-Year-Old Father and His 8-Year-Old Son,who Are Both Native