The dual-system hypothesis suggests that the bilingual's two languages
A)serve a dual function,one cognitive and another practical.
B)progress toward greater fluency in a reciprocal and mutual manner.
C)are represented in separate cognitive systems.
D)lead to the development of two systems of thought.

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The dual-system hypothesis suggests that the bilingual's two languages are represented in separate cognitive systems. This means that each language is processed and represented differently in the brain, with little interference between them. This hypothesis is supported by neuroimaging studies that have shown distinct patterns of brain activation when bilinguals process different languages. The other choices do not accurately reflect the main idea of the dual-system hypothesis.

The Dual-System Hypothesis Suggests That the Bilingual's Two Languages