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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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| Executive functions | is a | problem-solving framework where executive functions are considered a macroconstruct composed of subfunctions working in different phases to | 0.90 | text |
| attentional control | instance of | Executive functions include basic cognitive processes | 0.80 | text |
| cognitive inhibition | instance of | Executive functions include basic cognitive processes | 0.80 | text |
| inhibitory control | instance of | Executive functions include basic cognitive processes | 0.80 | text |
| working memory | instance of | Executive functions include basic cognitive processes | 0.80 | text |
| and cognitive flexibility | instance of | Executive functions include basic cognitive processes | 0.80 | text |
| the subcortical structures | instance of | other regions | 0.80 | text |
| interact dynamically to support cognitive control | instance of | other regions | 0.80 | text |
| integrating different dimensions of cognition | instance of | processing of information | 0.80 | text |
| behavior | instance of | processing of information | 0.80 | text |
| apathy | instance of | Lesions in this area can lead to low drive states | 0.80 | text |
| abulia or akinetic mutism | instance of | Lesions in this area can lead to low drive states | 0.80 | text |
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