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The Early Development of Executive Functions

Diamond, Adele·2006·Lifespan CognitionMechanisms of Change
DOI 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195169539.003.0006
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Executive function, also known as cognitive control or supervisory attention, is required whenever going “on automatic”. Classes of situations in which executive functions are required include novel tasks and situations that require concentration, planning, problem solving, coordination, change, conscious choices among alternatives, or overriding a strong internal or external pull. Component cognitive abilities that constitute what collectively is known as executive function include the following: inhibition, that is, the ability to ignore distraction and stay focused, and to resist making one response and instead make another; working memory, that is, the ability to hold information in mind and manipulate it; cognitive flexibility, that is, the ability to switch perspectives flexibly, focus of attention, or response mappings. These abilities are crucial to all forms of cognitive performance. The ability to inhibit attention to distractors makes possible selective and sustained attention.

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Authors
Diamond, A.
Affiliations
University of British Columbia (CA)
Corresponding author
Diamond, Adele
ORCID
Diamond, Adele
Venue
Lifespan CognitionMechanisms of Change
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Published
2006-04-27
Pages
70-95
DOI
10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195169539.003.0006
OpenAlex
W2481933101
Cited by
758
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FWCI
19.46
Type
book chapter
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Oxford University Press eBooks (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Child and Animal Learning Development
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Cognitive Abilities and Testing
Keywords
executive function, cognitive control, inhibition, working memory, cognitive flexibility, attention, early development, child development, planning, problem solving

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