An fNIRS Study of Applicability of the Unity-Diversity Model of Executive Functions in Preschoolers.

ABSTRACT: Executive function (EF) includes a set of higher-order abilities that control one's actions and thoughts consciously and has a protracted developmental trajectory that parallels the maturation of the frontal lobes, which develop speedily over the preschool period. To fully understand the development of EF in preschoolers, this study examined the relationship among the three domains of executive function (cognitive shifting, inhibitory control, and working memory) to test the applicability of the unity-diversity model in preschoolers using both behavioral and fNIRS approaches. Altogether, 58 Chinese preschoolers (34 boys, 24 girls, M_age = 5.86 years, SD = 0.53, age range = 4.83-6.67 years) were administered the Dimensional Card Change Sort (DCCS), go/no-go, a

SUBMITTER: Xie S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9776044 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature