Cognitive control is the set of executive functions that underpins our ability to regulate thoughts and actions in line with internal goals, particularly in complex and dynamic environments. Task ...

Cognitive control encompasses the executive processes that enable individuals to maintain task focus, inhibit distractions, and adapt behaviour in response to conflict or changing task demands. A ...

A study assesses whether perceiving a partner's effort leads to greater engagement of executive control mechanisms to maintain focus on a task.

Research shows that hoarding stems from executive-function struggles, where emotion overpowers decision-making.

Training exercises designed to improve cognitive control in children do not make a significant difference to their ability to delay gratification or to their academic achievement, nor do they lead to ...

Objectives To evaluate the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and cognition in a large sample of older adults, and to examine clinical and demographic factors that might moderate ...