If the findings from the study regarding the writings of a group of Catholic nuns (Snowden et al., 1996) are correct, which of the following individuals is most likely to eventually develop neurocognitive disorder due to Alzheimer's disease?
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 Snowden et al. (1996) found that a lower density of ideas and less complexity in language were associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Lisa's description of events in very brief terms aligns with these findings, suggesting a simpler use of language that could be indicative of cognitive decline related to Alzheimer's disease.

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