Understanding Executive Functioning

Identify the skill based on the definition:

The ability to stop and think before acting

• Self-control

• Self-monitor

• Emotional control

• Flexibility

Identify the skill based on the definition:

The ability to view and evaluate oneself

• Self-control

• Self-monitor

• Planning

• Organization

Identify the skill based on the definition:

The ability to manage feelings to achieve goals and complete tasks

• Self-control

• Emotional control

• Working memory

• Organization

Identify the skill based on the definition:

The ability to adapt to changing conditions by revising plans or changing strategies

• Flexibility

• Emotional control

• Self-monitor

• Planning

Identify the skill based on the definition:

The ability to start and finish tasks without procrastinating

• Planning

• Working memory

• Self-monitor

• Task initiation

Identify the skill based on the definition:

The ability to use information held in memory to complete a task

• Planning

• Working memory

• Self-monitor

• Organization

Identify the skill based on the definition:

The ability to create steps to reach a goal

• Planning

• Working memory

• Self-monitor

• Organization

Identify the skill based on the definition:

The ability to develop and use systems to keep track of materials and information

• Planning

• Task initiation

• Self-monitor

• Organization