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Processing Speed MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Processing Speed
Tree Number(s)
F02.463.188.817
F02.808.430
F02.830.628
Unique ID
D000094725
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000094725
Scope Note
The time it takes to understand and do a mental task. Unlike REACTION TIME processing speed does not necessarily include a motor component in response. Processing speed is tested by most NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS.
Entry Term(s)
Cognitive Processing Speed
Mental Processing Speed
Psychomotor Processing Speed
Psychomotor Speed
Previous Indexing
Cognition (1985-2022)
Neuropsychological Tests (1987-2022)
Reaction Time (1972-2022)
Public MeSH Note
2023
History Note
2023
Date Established
2023/01/01
Date of Entry
2022/07/12
Revision Date
2022/07/12
Processing Speed Preferred
Psychomotor Processing Speed Related
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