 Executive Function
"Executive Function" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A set of cognitive functions that controls complex, goal-directed thought and behavior. Executive function involves multiple domains, such as CONCEPT FORMATION, goal management, cognitive flexibility, INHIBITION control, and WORKING MEMORY. Impaired executive function is seen in a range of disorders, e.g., SCHIZOPHRENIA; and ADHD.
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D056344
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.463.217
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| Concept/Terms |
Executive Function- Executive Function
- Executive Functions
- Function, Executive
- Functions, Executive
- Executive Control
- Executive Controls
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Executive Function" by people in Profiles.
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Gutierrez-Colina AM, Neiser A, Aichele S, Velasco P, B Goldschmidt A, Lavender JM, Dailey R, Sanchez N, Kelsey MM, Shomaker LB. Evaluating temporal associations between executive functioning, stress and physical activity among adolescents at risk for type 2 diabetes: protocol for an ecological momentary assessment study. BMJ Open. 2026 08 28; 16(8):e116178.
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Zik J, Lewis T, Berkowitz S. Sensory processing: A missing link to understanding the treatment needs for child-welfare involved traumatized youth. Child Abuse Negl. 2026 Oct; 180:108279.
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Pinks ME, Van Deusen K, Walsh MM, Esbensen AJ, Thurman AJ, Abbeduto L, Patel LR, Daunhauer LA, Fidler DJ. Preliminary evaluation of an adapted snack delay task for measuring inhibition in young children with Down syndrome. Res Dev Disabil. 2026 Sep; 176:105361.
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Gonzalez H, Ridgeway K, Shorer EF, Dastgheyb R, Rajagopal R, Cao Y, Morack R, Hahm E, Weber KM, Rubin LH, French AL. Plasma suPAR and domain-specific cognitive performance in virologically suppressed women with HIV. J Neurovirol. 2026 Jul 08; 32(4).
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Tubbs JD, Mallard TT, Dalby M, Jiang Y, Lee YH, Choi KW, Ge T, Plath N, Hammer-Helmich L, Granka JM, Grotzinger AD, Hinds D, Smoller JW, Buckholtz JW. Molecular genetic influences on sustained attention and executive processes and their links with psychopathology in the AFFECT study. Mol Psychiatry. 2026 Nov; 31(11):6422-6432.
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Tang R, Beck A, Gustavson DE, Eyler LT, Elman JA, Bell TR, Buchholz E, Hunt JFV, Vo TT, Fennema-Notestine C, Lyons MJ, Panizzon MS, Reynolds CA, Kremen WS, Franz CE. Young adult urbanicity, late midlife neighborhood disadvantage, and cognitive functioning in community-dwelling older men. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci. 2026 Jul 01; 81(8).
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Liu D, Zong X, Wolters PL, Walsh KS, Janusz J, Klein-Tasman BP, Morris SM, Bearden CE, Payne JM, Pride N, Stavinoha PL, Toledo-Tamula MA, Hou Y. Age-varying associations between parent-reported executive function and internalizing/externalizing problems in children with neurofibromatosis type 1: an integrative analysis of data from nine institutions. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2026 May; 32(4):320-333.
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Karhadkar MA, Friedman NP, Reynolds CA, Corley RP, Gustavson DE. Genetic and Environmental Associations Between Processing Speed and Executive Functions Across Adolescence and Established Adulthood. Behav Genet. 2026 Jul; 56(4):169-183.
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Zong X, Liu D, Wu X, Wolters PL, Payne JM, Klein-Tasman BP, Walsh KS, Janusz J, Pride N, Morris SM, Bearden CE, Stavinoha PL, Hou Y. Everyday executive functions in children with neurofibromatosis type 1: Data from nine institutions. Neuropsychology. 2026 Nov; 40(8):812-823.
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Cadwallader CJ, Pinheiro-Chagas P, Saloner R, Fenton L, VandeBunte AM, Lin M, Pham A, Chen C, Diaz VE, Olzinski M, Licata S, Callies L, Lo C, Buxton J, Cobigo Y, Rabinovici G, Kramer JH, Casaletto KB, Paolillo EW. The active ingredients: physical activity features linked to healthy brain aging. Alzheimers Res Ther. 2026 03 05; 18(1).
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