The notion of executive functions in psychological studies: perspectives and contradictions

Authors

  • Andrey Alekseev
  • Georgy Rupchev

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54359/ps.v3i12.903

Abstract

The notion of executive functions widely used in foreign psychology is analyzed. The historical roots of this notion, its structure, content, basic characteristics are considered; the modern representations of executive functions in cognitive psychology and neuropsychology are discussed. Great attention is given to possibilities of using the notion of executive functions while carrying out empirical researches.

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Author Biographies

  • Andrey Alekseev
    Alekseev Andrey A. M.Sci., Ph.D. Student, Faculty of Psychology, The Lomonosov Moscow State University, ul. Mokhovaya, 11/5, 125009 Moscow, Russia E-mail: alekseev.a.a@list.ru
  • Georgy Rupchev
    Rupchev Georgy E. Leading Scientific Employee; The Lomonosov Moscow State University; Scientific Employee, Mental Health Research Center, Russian Academy of Medical Science, Kashirskoe shosse, 34, 115522 Moscow, Russia. E-mail: rupchevgeorg@mail.ru

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Published

2010-08-29

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 12 (2010)

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Articles

How to Cite

Alekseev, A., & Rupchev, G. (2010). The notion of executive functions in psychological studies: perspectives and contradictions. Psychological Studies, 3(12). https://doi.org/10.54359/ps.v3i12.903

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