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Executive attention

Posted byBrian Hopkins May 22, 2019

An executive function ability to allocate attention in a way that is consistent with self-established goals and plans.  Executive attention shows the most extended developmental changes, beginning in the late phases of infancy (18 months) and showing further changes throughout adolescence. 

See Attention, Executive function (EF)

Posted byBrian HopkinsMay 22, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags: glossary

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