When performing a cognitive task in which the person must inhibit attention to an irrelevant feature and pay attention to another feature, __________ typically perform better than __________.
A)bilinguals; monolinguals
B)monolinguals; bilinguals
C)males; females
D)females; males

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Bilinguals often perform better than monolinguals on tasks requiring attentional control, such as inhibiting attention to irrelevant features. This is attributed to their experience in managing two languages, which enhances their cognitive control abilities.

When Performing a Cognitive Task in Which the Person Must