"Executive Function" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A set of cognitive functions that controls complex, goal-directed thought and behavior. Executive function involves multiple domains, such as CONCEPT FORMATION, goal management, cognitive flexibility, INHIBITION control, and WORKING MEMORY. Impaired executive function is seen in a range of disorders, e.g., SCHIZOPHRENIA; and ADHD.
| Descriptor ID |
D056344
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F02.463.217
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| Concept/Terms |
Executive Function- Executive Function
- Executive Functions
- Function, Executive
- Functions, Executive
- Executive Control
- Executive Controls
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Executive Function" by people in Profiles.
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Executive Functions are Independently Associated with Cognitive Dispersion in HIV Disease. Arch Clin Neuropsychol. 2025 Feb 18; 40(2):345-349.
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Neuropsychological and Health Literacy Correlates of Science Knowledge Among Older and Younger Healthy Adults. Percept Mot Skills. 2024 Dec; 131(6):2085-2102.
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Neurobehavioral Symptom Profiles for the Behavioral Assessment Screening Tool in Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury. J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2024 Sep-Oct 01; 39(5):E453-E461.
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Cognitive dispersion and its functional relevance in behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia and prodromal behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia. Neuropsychology. 2024 Oct; 38(7):637-652.
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The Longitudinal Relationship Between Diet Quality and Executive Functioning Development of Hispanic Preschoolers in Houston, Texas. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2025 Mar; 125(3):386-395.e1.
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Development of the Telephone-based Daily Instrumental Activities of Living (T-DIAL) to assess financial management remotely in older adults. Neuropsychol Dev Cogn B Aging Neuropsychol Cogn. 2025 01; 32(1):69-92.
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An evaluation of the moderating effects of routine and busyness on the relationship between prospective memory and everyday functioning in older persons with HIV disease. J Clin Exp Neuropsychol. 2024 05; 46(4):341-351.
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Digital rhythm training improves reading fluency in children. Dev Sci. 2024 May; 27(3):e13473.
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A Process Analysis of Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test Performance Using the Boston Qualitative Scoring System in HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders. Percept Mot Skills. 2023 Dec; 130(6):2530-2546.
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A pilot study of cognition and creativity among persons with HIV disease referred for neuropsychological evaluation. J Neurovirol. 2022 12; 28(4-6):595-605.