Assertion
Asserted with some confidence by RPoldrack
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CONCEPT
- cognitive control
- Definition:
The top-down modulation of cognitive processes based on higher-order representations such as goals or plans.
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CONCEPT
- executive function
- Definition:
A top-down system that manages and controls other cognitive processes, allowing goal-directed behavior.
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working memory is a part of executive function
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