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Executive function |
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A cognitive function that controls and regulates other abilities and behaviors. Executive functions include the ability to initiate and stop actions, to monitor and change behavior as needed, and to plan future behavior when faced with novel tasks and situations. Executive functions allow us to anticipate outcomes and adapt to changing situations. The ability to form concepts and think abstractly are often considered components of executive function. |
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http://uri.neuinfo.org/nif/nifstd/nlx_func_20090502 |
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Maryann Martone |
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May 21, 2009 |
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A cognitive function that controls and regulates other abilities and behaviors. Executive functions include the ability to initiate and stop actions, to monitor and change behavior as needed, and to plan future behavior when faced with novel tasks and situations. Executive functions allow us to anticipate outcomes and adapt to changing situations. The ability to form concepts and think abstractly are often considered components of executive function. |
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Executive function |
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A cognitive function that controls and regulates other abilities and behaviors. Executive functions include the ability to initiate and stop actions, to monitor and change behavior as needed, and to plan future behavior when faced with novel tasks and situations. Executive functions allow us to anticipate outcomes and adapt to changing situations. The ability to form concepts and think abstractly are often considered components of executive function. |
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Executive function |
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Executive function |
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