Questão 96837

In the field of cognitive psychology applied to bilingualism, the Revised Hierarchical Model (RHM) offers a comprehensive framework for understanding lexical and conceptual representation. The model posits that while the lexical representations (word forms) for a first language (L1) and a second language (L2) are distinct and stored separately, they both connect to a shared, amodal conceptual system. However, the strength of the connections differs significantly; the link between L1 lexicon and the conceptual system is typically stronger than the link between the L2 lexicon and the same system. Furthermore, the RHM suggests a direct lexical link from L2 to L1, which is stronger than the reverse link from L1 to L2, especially in less proficient bilinguals. This asymmetry explains why translation tasks are often faster from L2 to L1 than from L1 to L2. Considering this theoretical framework, which of the following experimental findings would most directly challenge the core tenets of the Revised Hierarchical Model?