Working memory is a core executive function that allows information to be temporarily held in the mind and processed during a limited period of
What are Executive Functions?
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
Executive Functions and Their Relationship to the Reading Process and Academic Performance
Neuropsychology occupies a prominent place among the sciences related to education. According to Portellano (2014) it not only helps in the diagnosis
Autism in women and executive functions
Autism in women Statistics say that 1 out of 66 people live with autism and that there is one woman for every 4 men. Women take longer to be
Treatment with neurofeedback and NeuronUP in a case of global ADD.
Treatment with neurofeedback and executive function training with NeuronUP in a boy with ADD A 15-year-old boy assessed with psychopedagogical
Theory of the mind in schizophrenia
Definition The term “theory of mind” was initially proposed by Premack and Woodruff (1978) and refers to the individual’s ability to infer mental
Model of executive functions based on factorial analyses: a meta-analysis
Introduction. Since Lezak coined the term executive functions to refer to the mental capabilities that are considered essential for performing
How does insomnia affect executive functions?
How does insomnia affect executive functions? In today’s society, sleep problems are much more common than in previous decades. This is due,
Executive functions: Can they be improved?
Most recent studies in the field of neuropsychology and functional neuroimaging have highlighted the importance of executive functions (EF). Thanks