From Perseveration to Flexibility: Reflection and the Down-regulation of Conflict Detection Underlying Executive Function Development

Introduction. Executive function refers to the top-down neurocognitive processes involved in flexible, goal-oriented behavior. A number of studies have shown positive effects of EF training. The overall aim of these studies was to explore the neurocognitive processes that support the development of...

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Main Author: Espinet, Stacey
Other Authors: Zelazo, Philip D.
Language:en_ca
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1807/35816