Executive Functions

Executive functions.

Executive functions (EFs) make possible mentally playing with ideas; taking the time to think before acting; meeting novel, unanticipated challenges; resisting temptations; and staying focused. Core EFs are inhibition [response inhibition (self-control--resisting temptations and resisting acting impulsively) and interference control (selective attention and cognitive inhibition)], working memor...

Executive functions in synesthesia.

In grapheme-color synesthesia, a number or letter can evoke two different and possibly conflicting (real and synesthetic) color sensations at the same time. In this study, we investigate the relationship between synesthesia and executive control functions. First, no general skill differences were obtained between synesthetes and non-synesthetes in classic executive control paradigms. Furthermor...

Executive functions and aging.

15 Executive Functions

Rehabilitation for people recovering from stroke focuses on restoring the ability to perform the activities required for living independently. For the most part, clinical neurorehabilitation concentrates on interventions designed to treat motor and language impairments. The difficulties an individual may experience from impairments of high-level cognitive functions, typically labeled executive ...

Executive functions in savant artists 1 Running head: Executive functions in savant artists Executive functions in savant artists with autism

Although executive functions have been widely studied in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), there have been no direct empirical studies of executive abilities in savants with ASD. This study assessed three facets of executive ability – fluency, perseveration and monitoring – in savant artists with ASD, compared to nontalented adults with ASD or moderate learning difficulties (MLD...