Executive dysfunction

In psychology and neuroscience, executive dysfunction, or executive function deficit is a disruption to the efficacy of the executive functions, which is a group of cognitive processes that regulate, control, and manage other cognitive processes.[1] Executive dysfunction can refer to both neurocognitive deficits and behavioural symptoms. It is implicated in numerous psychopathologies and mental disorders, as well as short-term and long-term changes in non-clinical executive control. Executive dysfunction is the mechanism underlying ADHD paralysis,[2] and in a broader context, it can encompass other cognitive difficulties like planning, organizing, initiating tasks and regulating emotions. It is a core characteristic of ADHD and can elucidate numerous other recognized symptoms.[3]

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  2. ^ Team, ADDA Editorial (7 December 2022). "ADHD Paralysis Is Real: Here Are 8 Ways to Overcome it". ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
  3. ^ Spelman, Becky (16 October 2023). "Mother Wound: Understanding Its Impact on Men and Woman".