Contrasting speed and accuracy approaches to measure executive functions in three low-and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT: Executive functions (EF) can be measured by tests assessing accuracy, reaction times and by computing scores which combine these two components. Interpretation issues can arise from the use of different scoring methods across studies. Given that EF measures and their scoring methods are predominantly developed and validated in high income countries, little is known about the generalisability of such methods cross- culturally. The current paper compares two different established scoring approaches for measures of inhibition and cognitive flexibility: difference scores (which utilise reaction time only) and computed scores (combining accuracy and reaction time). We utilised data collected in adulthood from three low- and middle-income birth cohorts (Guatemala, Philippines, South Africa). Non

SUBMITTER: Wray C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10470922 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature