Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk of developing neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?
A) Paul, who is wealthy and well educated.
B) Rena, who completed college although she has an average IQ.
C) Jason, who is extremely bright but never finished college.
D) Carrie, who dropped out of school when she was very young.

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The greatest risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease is age, followed by genetics. Education level and IQ can play a role in cognitive reserve, which may delay the onset of symptoms or slow down the progression of the disease, but they do not necessarily reduce the risk of developing it. Therefore, Carrie, who dropped out of school when she was very young, may have had less opportunity to build cognitive reserve and is at a higher risk for developing neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease.

Which of the Following Individuals Has the Greatest Risk of Developing