I just started reading an excellent overview/integrative article in Psychological Bulletin that provides an overview of the research and theory re: executive function development during the preschool years. I will eventually be making a formal post with a link to the article. But for now, I wanted to share a nice IQ Byte: - a concise definition of executive function in the first paragraph of the article.
According to Garon, Bryson & Smith (2008), EF's are "adaptive, goal-directed behaviors that enable individuals to override more automatic thoughts and responses...particularly...when solving novel problems" (p.31).
More later after I have time to digest and enjoy this comprehensive and important article.
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According to Garon, Bryson & Smith (2008), EF's are "adaptive, goal-directed behaviors that enable individuals to override more automatic thoughts and responses...particularly...when solving novel problems" (p.31).
More later after I have time to digest and enjoy this comprehensive and important article.
Technorati Tags: psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, intelligence, IQ, executive functions, prefrontal cortext, preschool, attention, working memory
