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ADVANTAGES IN COGNITIVE FUNCTION ASSOCIATED WITH BEING BILINGUAL.

Khasanova Dilnoza

Keywords: Key words: bilingualism, cognitive advantages, executive function, attention control, problem-solving, cognitive flexibility, aging, communication, cultural understanding, societal implications.

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Abstract

Annotation: This article explores the notion that individuals who speak more
than one language possess cognitive benefits beyond those of monolingual individuals.
Research in this area suggests that bilingualism can lead to improvements in areas such
as executive function, attention control, problem-solving abilities, and even delaying
the onset of cognitive decline in aging. These advantages are thought to arise from the
constant cognitive effort required to manage and switch between multiple languages,
which exercises and strengthens various cognitive processes. Understanding and
highlighting these cognitive advantages can promote the value of multilingualism and
encourage its adoption in social contexts.

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