Which factor most influences adults' performance on standard tasks measuring processing speed?
A) capacity for attention
B) pressure to do well
C) prior experience with testing
D) understanding of the information

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Processing speed is closely related to attention capacity, which is the ability to concentrate and stay focused. A person with a higher attention capacity will likely perform better on standard processing speed tasks. Pressure to do well, prior testing experience, and understanding of the information can also affect performance but to a lesser extent than attention capacity.

Which Factor Most Influences Adults' Performance on Standard Tasks Measuring