Research on the learning of a second language suggests that:
a. neuropsychological plasticity is essential for second language acquisition
b. beyond a certain age, it is difficult to acquire a second language and speak it without an accent
c. young children find it easier to learn a second language than adults because of neuropsychological plasticity
d. the more languages one speaks, the easier it is to learn another one
e. both a and b
Ans: b
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