Investigating the Effects of Second Language Background, Proficiency, and Usage on Episodic Memory in Middle-Aged and Older Adults.
As the aging population grows, it is important to investigate factors that protect against cognitive decline. Bilingualism is hypothesized to contribute to cognitive reserve. However, the research on the influence of bilingualism and related variables (e.g., age of second language [L2] acquisition a...
| Publicado en: | Canadian Journal of Experimental Psychology / Revue Canadienne de Psychologie Expérimentale Vol. 80; no. 1; pp. 1 - 10 |
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Canadian Psychological Association
Mar2026
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