The theory that the more synapses a person develops, the more neurons must die before the signs of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease are apparent is called the .
A) cognitive reserve hypothesis
B) synaptic deterioration hypothesis
C) oversight theory
D) genetic hypothesis

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The theory that the more synapses a person develops, the more neurons must die before the signs of neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease are apparent is the cognitive reserve hypothesis. This theory suggests that individuals with a greater cognitive reserve, or more synapses, are able to withstand more neural damage before exhibiting symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

The Theory That the More Synapses a Person Develops, the More