Executive functions

Definition

Executive functions are a set of cognitive processes that manage and regulate other cognitive abilities, facilitating planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and motor responses. They are crucial for initiating and completing tasks, as well as adapting to new or changing situations.

Related terms

Motor Planning: The process of organizing, planning, and executing physical movements.

Cognitive Flexibility: The mental ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts or to think about multiple concepts simultaneously.

Working Memory: The capacity to hold and manipulate information in mind over short periods of time for cognitive tasks