Imaging research with bilingual or multilingual participants indicates that
A) multiple languages are managed by overlapping areas in the brain.
B) the native language is managed by the left hemisphere, but subsequently learned languages are managed by the right hemisphere.
C) the native language is managed by the right hemisphere, but subsequently learned languages are managed by the left hemisphere.
D) few conclusions can be drawn regarding the representation of multiple languages, because of the large amount of variation between individuals.

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Imaging research has shown that there is significant overlap in the brain areas used for managing multiple languages. This suggests that the brain is capable of managing multiple languages in a highly integrated way.

Imaging Research with Bilingual or Multilingual Participants Indicates That