Flexibility is generally considered to be the behavior of switching between tasks and demands in response to changes in the environment. In essence, it's one’s ability to change one’s behavior to different contexts or stimuli in the world. Students who experience...

Working Memory describes the ability to hold information in mind while performing complex tasks that involve remembering, processing, or acting on that stored information. It also incorporates the ability to draw on past learning or experiences, to apply to a present...

Organization describes the ability to design and maintain systems for keeping track of information or materials. Essentially it is the process in which one takes care of others’ belongings and their personal belongings while maintaining order in their personal...

What is emotional control? The executive functioning skill of emotional control refers to the ability to effectively manage emotions, so that they do not negatively impact behavior, prevent task completion, or hinder attaining goals. A student who has developed this...

What is response inhibition? This crucial executive function is the ability to think before taking action. Young children can be impulsive and rely on caring adults to guide them and role-model response inhibition. For example, they might just step out into the road...