Beschreibung:
This concise guide introduces the importance of executive function for social and emotional well-being, and effective learning. This engaging book offers knowledge and strategies for improving executive function together with an understanding of its relevance for diverse populations.
Foreword Preface Introduction 1 Executive Function and Human Development: Control, Biology, and Regulation 2. Thinking, Learning, and Development of Executive Function 3. Foundations for Emotional Development and Regulation 4. Social Cognition: The Interface between Cognitive and Social-Emotional Development 5. Applications of Executive Function within Careers that Involve Direct Work with Children, Adolescents, and Families 6. Advocating for Developmentally Appropriate Policy, Outreach, and Well-being References