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Executive Function Domains

Meaning

Executive Function Domains are a set of higher-order cognitive processes governed primarily by the prefrontal cortex, which are essential for goal-directed behavior, complex thought, and self-regulation. These domains include working memory, cognitive flexibility, inhibitory control, planning, and abstract reasoning. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly in estrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormones, have a profound and measurable impact on the integrity and performance of these critical functions.