Conjunction tasks and serial processing Older adults do relatively more poorly than younger adults on conjunction vs.simple search tasks,because conjunction tasks rely on ____________ processing.

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Conjunction tasks require the processing of multiple features simultaneously, which can only be done in a serial manner, while simple search tasks can be done in a parallel or pop-out manner. Older adults may struggle with serial processing due to age-related cognitive decline.

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