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 …

Inhibitory control is thought to demonstrate heterotypic continuity, in other words, continuity
in its purpose or function but changes in its behavioral manifestation over time. This creates …

This chapter discusses the early development of executive function, also called cognitive
control; effortful, conscious, or executive control; or supervisory attention. Executive function …

Research suggests that executive functioning skills may enhance the school readiness of
children from disadvantaged homes. Questions remain, however, concerning both the …

Although informed by cybernetic theory (Weiner, 1948) and hierarchical models of action
control (eg, Miller, Galanter, and Pribram, 1960), the construct of executive function (EF) has …

This study assessed executive function and mental state understanding in Korean
preschoolers. In Experiment 1, forty 3.5‐and 4‐year‐old Koreans showed ceiling …

The aim of the present study was to investigate different neuropsychological impairments
and comorbid behavioral problems in relation to symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity …

We examined whether very preterm (≤ 30 weeks gestation) children at early school age
have impairments in executive function (EF) independent of IQ and processing speed, and …

Cognitive flexibility is the ability to adapt to changing tasks or problems. To test whether
cognitive flexibility is a coherent cognitive capacity in young children, we tested 3-to 5-year …

The day–night task is a widely used measurement of interference control in young children
between ages 3 and 7. This integrative review examines the development of interference …