Executive Functioning

Also known as: executive function executive functions

A set of interrelated cognitive processes—including working memory, mental flexibility, and inhibitory control—that enable individuals to focus attention, plan, regulate emotions, and manage multi-step tasks effectively.
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A set of interrelated cognitive processes—including working memory, mental flexibility, and inhibitory control—that enable individuals to focus attention, plan, regulate emotions, and manage multi-step tasks effectively.
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