title: Relationship between Neural Activity and Executive Function: An NIRS Study.
abstract: Objective. This study examined the relationship between neural activity and executive function (EF) by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). In addition, an oral reading span test (RST) was used to explore this association. Methods. Fifteen adults participated in the study. We used the RST and simple reading as the two tasks. Results. The RST score and cortical hemodynamic response in the left inferior frontal gyrus were significantly correlated. Conclusion. Based on the oral RST performance assessment and NIRS examination, the present findings suggest a relationship between EF and cortical activation.
authors: Department of Developmental Disorders, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, 4-1-1 Ogawahigashi, Kodaira, Tokyo 187-8553, Japan ; Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
authors: Akira
authors: A
authors: Yasumura
authors: Department of Developmental Disorders, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, 4-1-1 Ogawahigashi, Kodaira, Tokyo 187-8553, Japan.
authors: Masumi
authors: M
authors: Inagaki
authors: Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
authors: Kazuo
authors: K
authors: Hiraki