Executive functions

Abstract This study tests the executive control differences in regular video game players and non-video game players. Through the use of a Stroop task, subjects were tested on their reaction times when answering the direction of an arrow stimulus with either random words or dissimilar directions written across it. The incongruent directions were to cause cognitive interference, resulting in slower reaction times. Evidence suggests that regular video game players may be less affected by this form

theories and bottom-up theories. Top down process emphasize some form of cognitive control, while bottom-up process emphasize motivational or energetic factors. For the present discussion, I will focus on top-down theory of ADHD, given that Barkley’s executive functioning

Nathanial displayed deficits in executive functions. Executive functions are higher-level cognitive skills (Toglia et al., 2013). Individuals with deficits have limitations in viewing other perspectives, generating alternative solutions, and having reduced coping skills. Executive function impairments influence an individual’s social participation, daily activities, and occupational performance (Toglia et al

triggered more activity and could potentially strengthen the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain plays a large role in problem solving, switching between tasks, focusing while filtering out irrelevant information, and once again, executive function. These benefits out way the results of cross language tests. All in all, learning a second language is very beneficial to the learner’s life. Learning a second language can positively affect a child's life by strengthening their skills academically

has become an important field of research of the 21st century. Today, people aged 85 and older are the fastest growing demographics in the United States (Lock & Belza, 2017). Aging has been associated with decline in cognitive performance such as executive functioning, episodic memory, and attention (Memel, Bourassa, Woolverton, and Sbarra, 2016) as well decline in volume of such brain structures as grey and white matters (Sowell, Peterson, Thompson, Welcome, Henkenius & Toga, 2003). Therefore, it

influence on behavior, causing increased violence, has been the focused conception in this controversy. On the contrary, it has been demonstrated that video games can be used positively in an educational environment, thus proving beneficial to our brain functions and abilities. Games are popular because of the enjoyment it brings to players. The enjoyment from playing video games is greatly determined by the games’ effectiveness in teaching players to succeed and sometimes fail difficult tasks. Morihei Ueshiba

better, on false belief tests than hearing children (Marschark & Clark, 1998). In other words, despite being diagnosed as deaf or hard of hearing, ‘native signers’ typically show no delayed ToM and the implication is higher control of behaviours, or executive functioning, and

Connor Jones Mrs. Penny Hartley October 26, 2017 The Negative Effects of Technology on Children Technology has greatly influenced the way children learn, interact, and how they are entertained. Technology has directly impacted the way children think and feel. It can have both mental and physical effects on the body. There are plenty of positive outcomes with technology, but there are also plenty of negative ones. Technology can effect a person’s physical appearance, personal relationships, the

Over half of the world is able to speak another language other than their mother tongue. Studies have shown that learning a new language enhances our cognitive functions. The connection amongst bilingualism and insight is instructive about the association amongst dialect and psyche. From the point of view of dialect, the inquiry is the manner by which bilingualism may help or obstruct comprehension – barely translated here as official capacity. From the point of view of higher perception, the inquiry

2013). According to Stephen Monsell, everything people do requires a schema or task-set to perform that function. Mr. Monsell stated that we use executive control to pick and perform the proper task-set(s) that are necessary to complete our current goals or activities without being distracted to complete other unnecessary goals or activities (Monsell, 2003). Executive Control or Executive Function is a mental process that connects past experiences people have had with present actions they are going