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Executive Function
Term | Definition |
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inhibit | to stop or suppress a behavior |
self regulation | the ability to mange emotions, behaviors and impulses when faced with a tough situation |
working memory | helps organize new information for long term storage |
cognitive flexibility | the ability to adapt behavior and thinking in response to the environment |
empathy | awareness of the feelings of others |
working memory strategies | visualization, chunk information, memory games, multi sensory |
examples of self regulation | waiting your turn, working with distractions, calming yourself down, positive self talk |
prefrontal cortex | the CEO of the brain, planning, thinking, & decision making |
executive functions | a set of three cognitive skills that help us plan, prioritize and sustain attention so we can achieve goals |