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Engagement & Executive Functions 1

Published on Nov 25, 2015

In this deck I explore executive functions. The ideas came from an article: Understanding the Eight Pillars of Executive Control Adam J. Cox, Ph.D. http://www.dradamcox.com/index.htm

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Executive Functions

8 Pillars of Executive Control by Dr. Adam Cox

Organization

Disorganization has a negative emotional impact
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Attention

The "executive brain" knows its priorities.
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Initiation

Get started without multiple reminders

Planning

Use time to clarify priorities

Regulating Emotions

Expressing feelings in proportion to events

Flexibility

Adapt by shifting focus and pace
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Self-Awareness

Self-knowledge & perceive how others see you

Working Memory

Working memory is the rocket fuel of the modern mind