Suppose Ed and Fred both develop neurofibrillary tangles in their brain, but only Ed develops symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. It is therefore likely that Fred would score LOWER than Ed on which of the following?

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Neuroticism is associated with a higher sensitivity to stress and negative emotional states, which can exacerbate or reveal symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. If Fred does not develop symptoms despite having neurofibrillary tangles, it could be due to lower levels of neuroticism compared to Ed, suggesting Fred might handle physiological stressors better.

Suppose Ed and Fred Both Develop Neurofibrillary Tangles in Their