Both of Suzie's Parents Suffered from Alzheimer's Disease Before They

question 72

Multiple Choice

Both of Suzie's parents suffered from Alzheimer's disease before they died. Although still in her early 40s, Suzie is very concerned about her own cognitive functioning. What advice can you give her based what you know about the science of memory?

• A) "There is really nothing you can do; Alzheimer's disease is without remedy."
• B) "Don't overtax your brain; too much intellectual stimulation can cause the brain to reach its cognitive limit sooner."
• C) "Engage in mostly automatic behaviors; these behaviors are already stored effectively in the brain."
• D) "Engage in challenging cognitive tasks as frequently as you can."

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