Which outcome results when second language acquisition occurs primarily through implicit learning within a high-stakes testing environment?

A)Enhanced explicit grammatical rule recall

B)Faster vocabulary acquisition speed

C)Reduced communicative fluency anxiety

D)Increased fossilization of non-target forms✓

💡 Explanation

Increased fossilization becomes likely because implicit learning often results in incomplete rule acquisition, particularly when coupled with the anxiety of high-stakes testing that reduces cognitive resources. Therefore, learners retain errors, rather than achieving native-like competence typical of explicit instruction or relaxed environments.

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Which outcome results when second language acquisition occurs primarily through implicit learning within a high-stakes testing environment?

💡 Explanation

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