Mary learned Spanish as a child and English when she emigrated to the United States as a teenager. What would you expect brain scans to show?
A. Mary would have more activation when speaking English compared to Spanish.
B. Mary would have less activation when speaking English compared to Spanish.
C. Mary would show different brain areas active when speaking English compared to Spanish.
D. Mary would show activity in the same brain areas when speaking English compared to Spanish.
Answer: C
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