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Executive functions

In cognitive science and neuropsychology, executive functions (collectively referred to as executive function and cognitive control) are a set of cognitive processes that support goal-directed behavior, by regulating thoughts and actions through cognitive control, selecting and successfully monitoring actions that facilitate the attainment of chosen…

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related to Historical perspective · 20
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related to Context-sensitivity of PFC neurons · 13
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related to Connectivity between the PFC and sensory regions · 11
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related to Miyake and Friedman's model · 11
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related to Future directions · 9
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related to Self-regulatory model · 9
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related to Adolescence · 8
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related to Bilingualism and executive functions · 8
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related to Development · 8
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executive functions control cognitive memory cortex behavior function attention prefrontal brain functioning working system skills response processes pfc also inhibitory

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cognitive inhibitioninstance ofExecutive functions include basic cognitive processes0.80text
inhibitory controlinstance ofExecutive functions include basic cognitive processes0.80text
working memoryinstance ofExecutive functions include basic cognitive processes0.80text
and cognitive flexibilityinstance ofExecutive functions include basic cognitive processes0.80text
the subcortical structuresinstance ofother regions0.80text
interact dynamically to support cognitive controlinstance ofother regions0.80text
integrating different dimensions of cognitioninstance ofprocessing of information0.80text
behaviorinstance ofprocessing of information0.80text
apathyinstance ofLesions in this area can lead to low drive states0.80text
abulia or akinetic mutisminstance ofLesions in this area can lead to low drive states0.80text

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