Term ID: T1363

Executive Dysfunction

/executive-dysfunction/
Impairment in higher-order cognitive processes including planning, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control, often associated with frontal lobe damage, ADHD, autism, and various neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Example: A person with ADHD struggling to organize tasks, switch between activities efficiently, resist distractions, and complete multi-step projects despite normal intelligence.

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Reference: Barkley (1997)