title: Executive dysfunctions and frontal syndromes.
abstract: Executive functions refer to a set of higher-level abilities that regulate and control human goal-directed complex behavior. These functions are a central component of the highest level of hierarchical cognitive-behavioral functioning. The theoretical construct of an executive system, its subcomponents, and the variables that measure them are not clearly defined. The term executive function is commonly associated with frontal lobe function, although it is not exclusive to the frontal cortex and extends to other regions of the brain. The executive system includes higher cognitive, behavioral self-regulatory, and metacognitive functions.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, Warsaw, Poland. seniowj@ipin.edu.pl
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Seniów
mesh_terms: D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D056344:Executive Function; D005625:Frontal Lobe / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*