title: Executive Function in Preschool Children: Test-Retest Reliability.
abstract: Research suggests that executive function (EF) may distinguish between children who are well- or ill-prepared for kindergarten, however, little is known about the test-retest reliability of measures of EF for children. We aimed to establish a battery of EF measures that are sensitive to both development and individual differences across the preschool period using Conflict and Delay subtests that had a cool (abstract) or hot (extrinsic reward) focus. Results from 151 children in three age groups (2.5, 3.5, and 4.5) suggested acceptable same-day test-retest reliability on all but Delay-Cool subtasks. These findings will inform appropriate measurement selection and development for future studies.
authors.affiliation: Simpson University.
authors.forename: Danielle M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Beck
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schaefer
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pang
authors.forename: Stephanie M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Carlson