The cognitive reserve hypothesis in dementia suggests that ________education levels will delay cognitive decline, which is thought to be related to ____________________.
A)low; already low levels of cognitive capacity
B)low; crystallized intelligence
C)high; reserve neural structures as a form of neuroplasticity
D)high; years of cognitive inactivity

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The cognitive reserve hypothesis suggests that high levels of education and engagement in cognitively stimulating activities build up reserve neural structures, which act as a form of neuroplasticity. This reserve can delay cognitive decline in cases of dementia. Low education levels are not necessarily indicative of already low levels of cognitive capacity, and years of cognitive inactivity would not contribute to cognitive reserve.

The Cognitive Reserve Hypothesis in Dementia Suggests That ________Education Levels