#executive-function

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Washington Post
3 weeks ago
OMG science

The Marshmallow Test and other predictors of success have bias built in, researchers say

The assumptions around measuring executive function in children may overlook cultural influences on behavior and cognitive skills. [ more ]
Fatherly
9 months ago
Mental health

This Is When Your Kid's Brain Comes Online

Executive function, which includes cognitive skills such as working memory and self-control, typically matures by the age of 18 in adolescents.
The study used big data to create a large-scale chart of cognitive development in teens and found that executive function develops gradually over time, starting around eight years old. [ more ]
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