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Question 1

Are episodic and semantic memore interdependant?

Answer 1

• Theories claim they are seperate
  Neuroscience evidence disagree
• Different range of interdependencies at encoding and retrieval
  They influence each other
• The distinction is not as clear as old theories claim
  Memories dont fall neatly into one category
• Implications on models of memory
  Does it happen seriarly?

Question 2

Whats the traditional view on people who are bilingual?

Answer 2

• That its effortful to switch language
  Requires involvement of cognitive control areas
• If its effortful, why do it much?

Question 3

What does recent research on bilingual research show?

Answer 3

Its not as effortful as believed
- Cost is reduced, if the cues are natural
Circumstances and communicative demands makes it costly
- External cues
- Allowed to switch freely

Question 4

Bilingual advantage

Answer 4

Billingual individuals develop an improved cognitive control system
- Old belief
- May be a result of other factors
- Both sides got support