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Executive functioning in relation to psychological functioning and assessment refers to higher order mental organization, self-regulation, and the capacity to engage in efficient, planful action. Goal-setting, time management, marshaling resources, making mid-course corrections, and kee** sight of the overall relevant situation are all important aspects of executive functioning. More particularly, executive functioning can be understood in three related domains, explicated below.
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Moss, N.E., Moss-Racusin, L. (2021). Executive Functioning. In: Practical Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychological Testing. Best Practices in Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-73515-9_12
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