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What other ways can executive function skills be described as?

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Title What other ways can executive function skills be described as?
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PWA Dimensions self_control;working_memory;cognitive_flexibility
PWA Question What other ways can executive function skills be described as?
PWA Answer The three core executive function skills are working memory, self-control and cognitive flexibility. They are all interconnected and work together. You might hear the skills being referred to or explained in a variety of ways.





Some words or phrases you may hear in relation to executive function skills include the following:





Self-control: self-regulation, inhibitory control , maintaining focus, keeping yourself on track;





Working memory: Active memory, information holding, processing, information manipulation;





Cognitive flexibility: adjust, mental flexibility, switch tasks, shift attention, change perspectives.





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