Glossary B

Bile salts refer to salts produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder that aid in digestion of fats.

Bilingual means using or capable of using two (2) languages with nearly equal or equal facility.

Bilingual education refers to a kind of education in which the curriculum is taught in two (2) languages, an example in the Philippines, the native language Filipino and English are both taught in school.

Bilingual/Multicultural education refers to education in the student’s native language as well as in English. It encourages respect for the student’s culture and ethnicity and enhances the student’s self -concept.

Bilingualism refers to an ability to speak two (2) languages fluently.

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Deutsch: Bilingualismus und Multilingualismus / Español: Bilingüismo y Multilingüismo / Português: Bilinguismo e Multilinguismo / Français: Bilinguisme et Multilinguisme / Italiano: Bilinguismo e Multilinguismo

Bilingualism and Multilingualism in the context of psychology refer to the cognitive and social processes involved in an individual's ability to speak, understand, and switch between two or more languages. This area of study explores how learning and using multiple languages influence cognitive development, brain function, and social interactions. It encompasses the psychological benefits and challenges associated with being bilingual or multilingual, including impacts on attention, memory, problem-solving skills, and identity formation.

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Bilinguals refers to people who can speak two (2) languages.

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Englisch: culture -bound syndromes
Bilis & colera (or muina) refers to a culture-bound syndrom, among Latinos which is describe as syndromes whose underlying cause is considered to be anger or rage.

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