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executive

executive In psychology, executive usually refers to higher-order mental control processes involved in goal-directed behavior, self-regulation, and adapting to changing demands.

In psychology, executive usually refers to higher-order mental control processes involved in goal-directed behavior, self-regulation, and adapting to changing demands. These processes are commonly described in terms of inhibitory control, updating information in working memory, and cognitive flexibility.