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Executive Functions

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What Are Executive Functions?

What are Executive Functions?

July 6, 2022 by Sophie Bishop

In a funny sort of way, you will have already used a form of executive function to search for and click on this post. And, now that you are reading through it, you will be using another form of executive function to retain your attention, allowing your brain to minimize any background noise that might …

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Executive Functions and Their Relationship to the Reading Process and Academic Performance

May 3, 2022 by NeuronUP

Neuropsychology occupies a prominent place among the sciences related to education. According to Portellano (2014) it not only helps in the diagnosis but also in the rehabilitation and enhancement of cognitive and emotional functions. Therefore, it is very important to take into account the neuropsychological development and maturity of executive functions in our students to …

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Model of executive functions based on factorial analyses: a meta-analysis

Model of executive functions based on factorial analyses: a meta-analysis

July 28, 2021 by NeuronUP

Introduction. Since Lezak coined the term executive functions to refer to the mental capabilities that are considered essential for performing efficacious, creative and socially acceptable behaviour, they have gradually grown in importance in neuropsychological research. Different models have been proposed to explain their nature, but there is no general agreement as to whether we are dealing …

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How does insomnia affect executive functions?

May 27, 2021 by Cristina Martínez de Toda

How does insomnia affect executive functions? In today’s society, sleep problems are much more common than in previous decades. This is due, among other factors, to the sensory overstimulation which we are subjected to on a daily basis and to the stress of our accelerated pace of life. Difficulty falling asleep, insomnia and sleepwalking, among other …

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Executive functions: Can they be improved?

May 24, 2021 by Cristina Martínez de Toda

Most recent studies in the field of neuropsychology and functional neuroimaging have highlighted the importance of executive functions (EF). Thanks to this post, you will learn more about the significance of executive functions in your daily life, and how to make the most of them. Exploit your brain! What are executive functions? Executive functions were …

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types and improvement of executive functions

Executive functions: what they are, types, and how to improve them

April 15, 2021 by NeuronUP

Executive functions are higher-order skills involved in the energization, regulation, sound execution and on-line readjustment of goal-directed behaviors (Verdejo-García & Bechara, 2010). In other words, the executive functions are the “tools” that guide our actions, thoughts, and emotions in order to achieve objectives or goals.

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Executive functions in children

Executive functions in children and adolescents

February 19, 2021 by Cristina Martínez de Toda

Thanks to this post, you will further your understanding of executive functions in children and adolescents, with a special emphasis on ADHD and executive function problems. In addition, you will learn a number of strategies to stimulate and boost the appropriate development of executive function in children. Executive functions in children In the last 20 …

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10 cognitive rehabilitation and stimulation worksheets

Get printable exercises to work on different areas of intervention with adults and children. Developed by and for professionals. Hope you like them!

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