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Executive Function

Known as: executive functioning, Executive Controls, Function, Executive 
A set of cognitive functions that controls complex, goal-directed thought and behavior. Executive function involves multiple domains, such as CONCEPT… Expand
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Ability to perform cognitive activityActivities of Daily Living (activity)AttentionBrain
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Cognition

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2018
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2018
Is Bilingualism Associated With Enhanced Executive Functioning in Adults? A Meta-Analytic Review
Because of enduring experience of managing two languages, bilinguals have been argued to develop superior executive functioning… Expand
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2018
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2018
Effects of physical activity on executive functions, attention and academic performance in preadolescent children: a meta-analysis.
OBJECTIVES The aim of this meta-analysis was to provide a systematic review of intervention studies that investigated the effects… Expand
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2018
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2018
Executive function performance in obesity and overweight individuals: A meta-analysis and review
HighlightsWe conducted a meta‐analysis of associations between obesity/overweight and various executive functions.Obese… Expand
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2018
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2018
A meta-analysis of the relationship between socioeconomic status and executive function performance among children.
The relationship between childhood socioeconomic status (SES) and executive function (EF) has recently attracted attention within… Expand
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2018
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2018
Executive functions and the self-regulation of eating behavior: A review
In order to pursue the long-term goal of losing weight, a dieter needs to resist the urge to eat appealing, tasty foods. Beside… Expand
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2017
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2017
Executive Functions, Memory, and Social Cognitive Deficits and Recovery in Chronic Alcoholism: A Critical Review to Inform Future Research
Alcoholism is a complex and dynamic disease, punctuated by periods of abstinence and relapse, and influenced by a multitude of… Expand
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2017
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2017
Heart rate variability indices as bio-markers of top-down self-regulatory mechanisms: A meta-analytic review
HighlightsThe relation between heart‐rate variability and self‐regulation was analyzed.Results demonstrated a significant, albeit… Expand
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2017
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2017
Effect of classroom-based physical activity interventions on academic and physical activity outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundPhysical activity is associated with many physical and mental health benefits, however many children do not meet the… Expand
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2017
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2017
The neurocognitive consequences of sleep restriction: A meta-analytic review
HIGHLIGHTSSleep deprivation is pervasive in most societies.Experimentally manipulated sleep deprivation impairs neurocognitive… Expand
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2016
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2016
Assessment of Activities of Daily Living, Self-Care, and Independence.
Activities of daily living (ADL) comprise the basic actions that involve caring for one's self and body, including personal care… Expand
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