Executive functioning Flashcards
(19 cards)
The higher-order cognitive control processes that enable goal-directed strategic behaviour:
Executive functioning
Figure out the sorting rule based on trial and error, and whether it is based on colour, number, or shape. After a while, the rule changes, and the person must mentally switch to the next rule. The test is called:
Wisconsin card sorting test
Rebuild the rings on another peg without ever putting a larger ring on top of a smaller ring. The test is called:
Tower of Hanoi
Starting at 1, trace a path to connect the circles, alternating sequentially between letters and numbers. The test is called:
Trail-making test
Fixate on the central stimulus. As soon as something appears in the periphery, look away as quickly as possible. The test is called:
Anti-saccade task
The anti-saccade task measures what aspect of executive functioning?
Inhibitory control
To test inhibitory control in people with Parkinson’s or frontal eye field damage, and healthy older adults, what test might you use?
Anti-saccade task
Report the colour of the ink, not the word. The test is called:
Stroop test
The Stroop test measures which aspect of executive functioning?
Inhibitory control
To measure inhibitory control in people with frontal lobe damage and older adults, what test might you use?
Stroop test
Fixate on the central stimulus. Only respond when the top or bottom stimulus matches the centre, ignoring any distractors. The test is called:
Flanker test
The Flanker test measures inhibitory control, and which other aspect of executive functioning?
Target amplification/enhancement
What do the pro, anti, and pro/anti tasks measure?
Overall cognitive performance
No inhibitory control is required for the ___ task, but it is required for the ___ task:
Pro; anti
To test overall cognitive performance in older adults, which task(s) might you use?
Pro, anti, pro/anti tasks
Press the button every time the current stimulus matches the stimulus 1-back, 2-back, or 3-back in the sequence. The test is called:
N-back task
The N-back task measures short-term memory maintenance, flexibility, and which other aspect of executive functioning (specifically to do with working memory)?
Manipulation
To test STM maintenance, flexibility, and manipulation in older adults, what test might you use?
N-back task
True or false: structural decline and decline in executive functioning, cerebral blood flow, and CBF regulation begins around 18-30 years old?
True
