Executive function (EF) skills are neurocognitive skills that support the reflective, top-down
coordination and control of other brain functions, and there is neural and behavioral …

Executive function and metacognition are higher-order cognitive processes that undergo
steady improvements throughout childhood. They are highly relevant to daily functioning in …

The development of early childhood self-regulation is often considered an early life marker
for later life successes. Yet little longitudinal research has evaluated whether there are …

Children are in the midst of a vast, unplanned experiment, surrounded by digital
technologies that were not available but 5 years ago. At the apex of this boom is the …

Cognitive Development and Cognitive Neuroscience: The Learning Brain is a thoroughly
revised edition of the bestselling Cognitive Development. The new edition of this full-colour …

In this paper, we review and meta-analyze the findings of experimental studies published
between 2006 and 2022 that examined the effects of coding and programming interventions …

An essential tension can be found between researchers interested in ecological validity and
those concerned with maintaining experimental control. Research in the human …

Key executive function (EF) skills (cognitive flexibility, working memory, inhibitory control)
are essential for goal-directed problem solving and reflective learning. This article describes …

Executive function is comprised of different behavioral and cognitive elements and is
considered to play a significant role in learning and academic achievement. Educational …

Introduction: Executive function (EF) skills emerge in infancy and typically become more
effective and efficient throughout childhood and adolescence and into early adulthood …