One hypothesis to explain the observed differences in the rate of Alzheimer's disease dementia for individuals of varying educational level is that
a. the abilities acquired through formal education help compensate for some of the deficits of the disorder.
b. the type of mental activity associated with formal education places an additional burden on the brain that makes symptoms worse once a person has the disorder.
c. knowledge acquired through formal education helps one avoid exposure to environmental stimuli that might influence the disorder.
d. the type of work that most college graduates pursue is less likely to expose the individual to the stressors associated with the disorder.
Question 2
Which of the following statements is true regarding the different types of major neurocognitive disorder?
a. All forms of major neurocognitive disorder have the same onset, symptoms, and course.
b. Vascular major neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid onset, and patients suffer a much more rapid demise than with the other forms of major neurocognitive disorder.
c. Vascular major neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid onset and results in fewer deficits than Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder.
d. Vascular major neurocognitive disorder has a more rapid onset than Alzheimer's disease major neurocognitive disorder, although the course and outcome are similar.
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