Morris has been told that there is a history of Alzheimer's disease in his family. As Morris gets older, he tries to stay active physically, he develops his intellectual skills, and he does his best to stay "sharp." Morris believes he can delay or reduce the effects of Alzheimer's disease, so he is a proponent of the brain __________ theory.

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Morris believes that he can delay or reduce the effects of Alzheimer's disease by building up cognitive reserve, which is the brain's ability to compensate for damage and maintain function despite age-related brain changes or disease. This aligns with the brain reserve theory.

Morris Has Been Told That There Is a History of Alzheimer's