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executive functions

executive functions Executive functions are higher-level mental control processes that support goal-directed behavior, self-regulation, and adapting to changing situations across life.

Executive functions are higher-level mental control processes that support goal-directed behavior, self-regulation, and adapting to changing situations across life. They are commonly understood to include inhibitory control, updating information in working memory, and cognitive flexibility.