Brenda speaks both English and Spanish.She has the ability to inhibit one language while using the other and is able to inhibit her attention to irrelevant information.Brenda is demonstrating
A) the bilingual advantage.
B) receptive language.
C) productive language.
D) universal grammar.

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Brenda's ability to inhibit one language while using the other and to inhibit attention to irrelevant information is a demonstration of the bilingual advantage. This is a cognitive benefit of being bilingual, where the brain develops improved executive functioning, cognitive control, and attentional networks. It allows bilingual individuals to switch between languages and focus on relevant information more effectively than monolingual individuals. Therefore, the best choice for this scenario is the bilingual advantage. The other options are not relevant to this specific demonstration.

Brenda Speaks Both English and Spanish