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Abstract: Adolescence is a critical stage of growth and development in life-cycle of an individual. Because of the importance of developmental success during this stage, with implications of adult development and positiv...

Aging causes changes that affect functioning of cognitive processes such as cognitive flexibility (CF). Given it allows changing both behavior and thinking in dynamic contexts, it constitutes an essential trait of adapti...

Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between experiential avoidance and sleep quality among university students, with particular attention to the chain mediating effects of cognitive flexibili...

The article examines the problem of developing cognitive flexibility in university students learning English as a foreign language. In todayʼs information-rich environment – characterized by rapid changes, stressful c...

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare role of emotional intelligence in cognitive flexibility of children with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Participants were 20 children (mean age ...

Abstract: In accordance with the goal of the positive psychology approach, this study was designed to build an understanding of the relationships among optimism, cognitive flexibility, adjustment to university life and h...

Abstract Salient sounds in the environment automatically capture our attention, causing a shift of focus away from ongoing goal-directed tasks. Studies of cognitive flexibility can employ such paradigms to examine how th...

The aim of the study was to examine the effect of cognitive flexibility on psychological resilience among air traffic controllers (ATCOs). In the study using a quantitative research design, data were collected from a tot...

Multiple studies have tried to establish the distinctive profile of individuals with Asperger's syndrome (AS). However, recent reports suggest that adults with AS feature heterogeneous cognitive profiles. The present stu...

The study aims to determine the influence of mind maps on teaching humanities to higher education students and to identify their potential for improving analytical, reflective, and cognitive skills. The research employed...

BackgroundExercise interventions have been increasingly identified as potential non-pharmacological approaches to ameliorate cognitive and behavioural performance among children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disor...

Abstract Introduction: The Hayling Test assesses the components of initiation, inhibition, cognitive flexibility and verbal speed by means of a sentence completion task. This study presents the process of developing the...

Abstract: Executive Functions (EF) are considered necessary for dealing with new situations and for controlling one's behavior. Studies have confirmed EF difficulties in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and i...

In this scoping review, we investigate music skill acquisition from an embodiment perspective. We conceptualize the acquisition of musical expertise, not only as a technical process but as a gradual incorporation process...

Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate executive functions (EFs) in older adults with Parkinson’s disease (PD). It was a cross-sectional and comparative study, composed of 62 participants divided into ...

ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of rhythmic music game–based intervention in improving executive functions and sensorimotor abilities among children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), there...

Abstract Background The consequences for children born with birth defects and developmental disabilities encompassed by foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are profound, affecting all areas of social, behavioural and...

This study evaluated the measurement invariance of a neuropsychological battery across rural and urban older adults from Costa Rica. Rural and urban older adults (N = 295) from the Epidemiology and Development of Alz...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by core symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. The associated impairments in executive functions significan...

Background. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders worldwide and remains an important public health concern. The disorder is characterized by persistent ina...

Objective: This proof-of-concept study aimed to characterize semantic memory profiles in individuals with human immunodeficiencyvirus (HIV) and mild neurocognitive impairment. Method:Using a semantic relatedness task, we...

The article presents the main aspects of theoretical and experimental study of the conditions for the “soft skills” formation of future athletes and physical education teachers in higher education institution. The co...

Abstract: Diverse studies have found a relationship between executive function, behavioral problems and social competence. However, until this moment, few studies have investigated the role of the distinct components of ...

Abstact Sundry studies have emphasised the importance of motivation in cognitive performance, as well as its link to metacognitive development. The objective here is to explore the motivation variables that influence the...