Define executive functioning and provide two examples of the ways executive functioning is impaired in children diagnosed with ADHD
What will be an ideal response?
• Definition – cognitive processes that enable and underlie goal-directed behavior; made possible by the prefrontal cortex; three components include inhibition, working memory, and shifting
• Examples – any reasonable response that reflects the three components or behavior that requires planning
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