Executive Function

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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.

Descriptor ID	D056344
MeSH Number(s)	F02.463.217
Concept/Terms	Executive Function Executive Function Executive Functions Function, Executive Functions, Executive Executive Control Executive Controls

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Psychiatry and Psychology [F]
Psychological Phenomena [F02]
Mental Processes [F02.463]
Executive Function [F02.463.217]

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Bar chart showing 51 publications over 15 distinct years, with a maximum of 8 publications in 2022

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2009	0	1	1
2010	3	2	5
2011	3	2	5
2012	1	2	3
2014	1	0	1
2016	2	3	5
2017	3	1	4
2018	2	0	2
2019	4	0	4
2020	5	1	6
2021	2	1	3
2022	3	5	8
2023	1	0	1
2024	0	1	1
2025	1	1	2

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Russell C, Wiese JL, Ruocco AC, Bozinoff N, Gonzalez R, Jennings S, Leyton M, Nikolova YS, Orson J, Potenza MN, Quilty LC, Shield KD, Verdejo-Garcia A, Wells S, Lange S. Experiences and barriers to alcohol use disorder treatment among adults with and without self-reported executive functioning challenges: A mixed-methods study. Alcohol Clin Exp Res (Hoboken). 2025 Oct; 49(10):2334-2348.

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Whitton C, Mullan BA, Dhaliwal SS, Norman R, Boushey CJ, Collins CE, Rollo ME, Kerr DA. The association of cognitive task scores with energy intake measurement error from technology-assisted 24-h recalls. Br J Nutr. 2025 Mar 28; 133(6):855-864.

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Minga J, Rich T, Boukrina O, Chen P, Hreha K. Identifying Spatial Neglect in Chronic Right Hemisphere Stroke Survivors Using the RHDBank Outcomes. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2024 02 12; 67(2):511-523.

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Edgar EV, Eschman B, Todd JT, Testa K, Ramirez B, Bahrick LE. The effects of socioeconomic status on working memory in childhood are partially mediated by intersensory processing of audiovisual events in infancy. Infant Behav Dev. 2023 08; 72:101844.

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Edelman JA, Ahles TA, Prashad N, Fernbach M, Li Y, Melara RD, Root JC. The effect of visual target presence and age on antisaccade performance. J Neurophysiol. 2023 02 01; 129(2):307-319.

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Frois T, Faria LO, Souza RP, da Silva Cunha AE, de Holanda Marinho Nogueira NG, Tavares Lim V, de Sousa Fortes L, de Miranda DM, Bertollo M, Albuquerque MR. Are COMT Val158Met (rs4680), DRD2 TaqIA (rs1800497), and BDNF Val66Met (rs6265) polymorphisms associated with executive functions performance at rest and during physical exercise? Physiol Behav. 2022 12 01; 257:113973.

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Seck S, Kim YJG, Cunningham WA, Olshefski R, Yeates KO, Vannatta K, Hoskinson KR. Pilot Study of Associations Among Functional Connectivity and Neurocognition in Survivors of Pediatric Brain Tumor and Healthy Peers. J Child Neurol. 2022 12; 37(12-14):927-938.

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Ahmed S, Cano M?, S?nchez M, Hu N, Iba?ez G. Effect of exposure to maternal diabetes during pregnancy on offspring's brain cortical thickness and neurocognitive functioning. Child Neuropsychol. 2023 05; 29(4):588-606.

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Ramos MC, Macphee FL, Merrill BM, Altszuler AR, Raiker JS, Gnagy EM, Greiner AR, Parent J, Coles EK, Burger L, Pelham WE. Mindfulness as an Adjunct to Behavior Modification for Elementary-aged Children with ADHD. Res Child Adolesc Psychopathol. 2022 12; 50(12):1573-1588.

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Huang J, Law E, Karaman I, McCrickerd K, Fogel A, Chong MFF, Daniel LM, Silveira PP, Chong YS, Eriksson JG, Meaney MJ, Huang J. Investigation of metabolomic biomarkers for childhood executive function and the role of genetic and dietary factors: The GUSTO cohort. EBioMedicine. 2022 Jul; 81:104111.

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