In the last decade, advances in neuroimaging technologies have given rise to a large
number of research studies that investigate the neural underpinnings of executive function …

Executive function (EF) is one of the most rapidly expanding research fields in the
developmental and cognitive sciences. The aim of this Research Topic is to present a broad …

Executive function (EF) refers to the higher-order cognitive control process for the attainment
of a specific goal. There are several subcomponents of EF, such as inhibition, cognitive …

This review paper outlines the issues associated with the assessment of executive function
(EF) in children and adolescents, and describes the developmental profile of executive …

In the developmental literature, concepts of executive function (EF) have been relatively late
emerging. Our understanding of the normal development of EF, and the potential for …

Executive functions (EFs) are regulatory cognitive processes that support goal-directed
thoughts and behaviors and that involve two primary networks of functional brain activity in …

The structure of executive function (EF) has been the focus of much debate for decades.
What is more, the complexity and diversity provided by the developmental period only adds …

Executive function (EF) is an ill-defined but important construct that refers generally to the
psychological processes involved in the conscious control of thought and action. Although …

A primary aim of the neuropsychological revolution has been the mapping of what has come
to be known as executive function (EF). This term encompasses a range of mental …

Executive function (EF) is a key cognitive process that emerges in early childhood and
facilitates children's ability to control their own behavior. Individual differences in EF skills …