#task-initiation

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Science
fromNature
2 days ago

Can't get motivated? This brain circuit might explain why - and it can be turned off

A neural pathway functions as a 'motivation brake' that suppresses task initiation; suppressing it restores goal-directed behavior in macaques.
#executive-function
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

What is executive dysfunction' and how do you overcome it?

Executive function enables planning, organizing, breaking tasks into steps, shifting attention, and maintaining working memory; difficulties with these processes are often labeled executive dysfunction.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Mental health

Getting Started on Inexplicably Tough Tasks

Task initiation is a critical executive function skill affected by emotional barriers for neurodivergent individuals.
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