The advantage of being bilingual for executive functions is thought to occur because __________.
A. bilingual children have faster brain development than monolingual children
B. bilingual children have a smaller vocabulary in their second language, which makes them think of clever non-verbal solutions to problems
C. bilingual children speak less and think more about problems
D. using more than one language gives children opportunities to develop flexibility and control over their mental processes
Answer: D
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