Executive functions and associated impairment Flashcards
1
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self-evaluation of strengths and weaknesses
A
anosognosia
2
Q
speed of information processing
A
slow info. processing speed
3
Q
working memory (capacity limitation) *also known as short term memory
A
limited information processing capacity (difficulty with multitasking)
4
Q
resistance to distraction
A
difficulty staying focused on task
5
Q
impulsivity
A
acting without thinking
6
Q
inhibition
A
disinhibited behavior in sex/aggression; utilization behavior
7
Q
goal setting
A
lack of congruence between verbal statements and actions
8
Q
initiation
A
lack of spontaneity (apathy)
9
Q
planning
A
difficulty planning for the future
10
Q
cognitive flexibility
A
perseveration (repetition of same mistakes)
11
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organization
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disorganized thinking
12
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abstraction
A
concrete thought
