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3 results found in executive function.
- Cognitive Flexibility (Mental Flexibility, Set Shifting, Task Switching)
- The executive function that allows a person to adapt their thinking and behavior in response to changing demands, switch between tasks, or consider multiple perspectives simultaneously. Cognitive flex…
- Inhibitory Control (Response Inhibition, Impulse Control)
- The executive function that enables a person to suppress automatic or impulsive responses in favor of more appropriate, goal-directed behavior. Inhibitory control is essential for tasks requiring sust…
- Task Switching (Context Switching, Task-Switching Cost)
- The cognitive process of shifting attention from one task to another, which incurs a measurable performance cost in terms of time, accuracy, and mental effort. For individuals with ADHD and other cond…