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.

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The abilities and skills acquired through formal education may help compensate for some of the deficits associated with Alzheimer's disease dementia. This hypothesis suggests that individuals with more education may be better equipped to use cognitive strategies to cope with memory and other cognitive deficits, such as relying on external aids or reorganizing information to aid memory retrieval. Additionally, some research suggests that education may enhance the brain's ability to adapt to damage or compensate for loss of function, potentially slowing the rate of cognitive decline.

One Hypothesis to Explain the Observed Differences in the Rate