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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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A Preliminary Study on Executive Function: Measuring Attention and Memory among School Children

Lalithambigai Mukhanasundram, Muhammad Syawal Amran

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i8/22498

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This initial look investigates the interplay between hobby and memory in the Executive Function (EF) framework amongst university youngsters. EF, a crucial cognitive gathering, governs higher-order thinking tactics. Attention and reminiscence are vital components of EF, contributing uniquely to cognitive functioning. They look at employed carefully designed assessment responsibilities to the degree of those cognitive abilities in 30 children, categorizing them into interest and memory responsibilities. Results found variations in students' universal overall performance, indicating numerous visuospatial capabilities, interest span, and memory endure in thought tiers. The evaluation of gender-related versions discovered insignificant consequences, suggesting that gender has minimal an impact on specific factors of E. This study sheds moderate at the complicated dating amongst interest and reminiscence within EF, offering valuable insights into cognitive development amongst students. Understanding these cognitive methods can tell educational techniques and interventions to help student's average cognitive increase and academic success.

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