If the findings from the study regarding the writings of a group of Catholic nuns (Massie et al.,1996)are correct,which of the following individuals is most likely to eventually develop Alzheimer's type dementia?
A) John, whose writing is very descriptive and a bit bizarre.
B) Mary, whose writing has many religious themes.
C) Maureen, whose writing is mostly about animals.
D) Lisa, whose writing describes events in very brief terms.

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The study by Massie et al. (1996) found that nuns whose early writings were less complex and had lower idea density were more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease later in life. Lisa's brief descriptions suggest lower idea density.

If the Findings from the Study Regarding the Writings of a Group