If a person is equally proficient in two languages, the areas of the brain activated by the use of each language will
A) not overlap at all.
B) overlap more than if a person is much more proficient in one language than in another.
C) overlap less than if a person is much more proficient in one language than in another.
D) show complete overlap.

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When a person is more proficient in one language than another, the areas of the brain activated by the two languages are likely to be more distinct and separate. However, when a person is equally proficient in two languages, there is likely to be more overlap between the areas of the brain activated by each language. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

If a Person Is Equally Proficient in Two Languages, the Areas