Jennifer would be classified as a majority child and is presently learning a second language. Jennifer will most likely
A)experience additive bilingualism.
B)improve in a variety of general cognitive skills.
C)experience no threat to her home language.
D)experience all of these.

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Jennifer, as a majority child learning a second language, is likely to experience additive bilingualism, where the second language is added without detracting from the first. This process often leads to improvements in various cognitive skills due to the mental exercise of managing two languages. Additionally, her home language is unlikely to be threatened because her societal status supports the maintenance of her first language.

Jennifer Would Be Classified as a Majority Child and Is