Among bilinguals and multilinguals who have experienced brain damage, languages are most likely to be retained when they are learned
A) later in life with less fluency.
B) later in life with greater fluency.
C) early in life with less fluency.
D) early in life with greater fluency.

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Languages learned earlier in life with greater fluency are more likely to be retained in individuals who have experienced brain damage. This is because languages learned earlier in life are stored in a more integrated and automatic manner in the brain, making them more resistant to damage. Additionally, greater fluency in a language also means that it is more deeply ingrained in the brain and therefore less likely to be lost due to brain damage.

Among Bilinguals and Multilinguals Who Have Experienced Brain Damage, Languages