Executive Functions

​There is a NTUC, a Cold Storage & a Sheng Shiong all within walking distance from your place and they all have different offers/discounts on the ingredients & items you need. “Where should I go?!” you asked.

Poll

What executive function is needed?

• Self-Control

• Planning

• Flexibility

• Time Management

You finally decide to go to Sheng Shiong but you looked at the comfortable sofa and the netflix drama that you were watching last night. “Hmmm, I still have time right?…” You started to count the number of hours you need to shop and cook.

Poll

What executive function is needed?

• Working Memory

• Attention

• Task Initiation

• Self-Control

You set off and arrived at Sheng Shiong. You are going to make seafood pasta tonight - a dish that you’ve made a million times. You start to recall the ingredients you need. “Hmmm, do I still have a box of pasta at home? And did I finish my garlic last night?”

Poll

What executive function is needed?

• Working Memory

• Metacognition

• Time Management

• Planning

You walk past the shelves full of chocolate & potato chips - your greatest weaknesses. You have promised yourself that you will not indulge in unhealthy snacks in the month of April. “Oh but they look so delicious… And hey, what’s that snack? I’ve never seen this before. And what is this…” Your phone beeps and you looked at it. My gosh! Where did all the time go?  You moved away quickly from temptation and made a beeline for the seafood section.

Poll

What executive function is needed?

• Perseverance

• Self-Control

• Attention

• Organisation

To your horror, you realised that the prawns were sold out! You looked around and realised there were lobsters in the freezer. “I guess that will do”, you reassured yourself

Poll

What executive function is needed?

• Planning

• Working Memoriy

• Task Initiation

• Flexibility

You finally made your way to the checkout counter and you realised that the self-checkout machines are not working and there were only 2 cashiers on duty. You feel really tired but you took a deep breath and joined the queue.

Poll

What executive function is needed?

• Attention

• Perseverance

• Organisation

• Time Management