Term ID: T3778

Mental Processing Speed

/mental-processing-speed/
The rate at which cognitive operations are performed, affecting learning, problem-solving, and academic performance.
Example: Individual differences in how quickly people can complete cognitive tasks like reading, calculating, or decision-making.

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Reference: Salthouse (1996)