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executive function

Also ex·ec·u·tive func·tion·ing

[ig-zek-yuh-tiv fuhngk-shuhn]

noun

  1. a set of cognitive skills used to control one’s thoughts and behavior, especially the skills needed to focus on and organize tasks.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of executive function1

First recorded in 1920–25
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My executive function, the set of mental processes that help order the day-to-day — like organization, working memory, time management and focus — was in shambles.

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Issues child survivors of measles can carry into adult life range from similar difficulties with executive function and organizing daily life to personality problems, aggression or complete inability to function.

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Trump's "every executive function exists to satisfy his ego," Bouie wrote.

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Plus, it can reduce our executive function, which impairs our impulse control, organization and decision-making skills.

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The 18 infected participants performed worse than the 16 who did not become infected, particularly in tests that measured memory and executive function.

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