Preliminary evidence suggests that levels of physical and mental activity are both _____ correlated with the severity of the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer's disease.
A)perfectly
B)positively
C)weakly
D)negatively

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Negatively correlated means that as one variable increases, the other decreases. In this context, higher levels of physical and mental activity are associated with less severe cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease, making "negatively" the correct term.

Preliminary Evidence Suggests That Levels of Physical and Mental Activity