According to Cummins (1976),__________ bilingualism results in increased cognitive functioning,whereas __________ bilingualism results in decreased functioning.
A)subtractive;additive
B)additive;multiplicative
C)multiplicative;subtractive
D)additive;subtractive

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Cummins distinguished between additive bilingualism, where acquiring a second language enhances a person's cognitive functioning and linguistic abilities, and subtractive bilingualism, where acquiring a second language interferes with a person's development of their first language and hinders cognitive functioning. Therefore, the correct choice is D, additive bilingualism leads to increased cognitive functioning, whereas subtractive bilingualism results in decreased functioning.

According to Cummins (1976),__________ Bilingualism Results in Increased Cognitive Functioning,whereas