Executive Functions: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Evolved PDF

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This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive theory of executive functioning (EF) with important clinical implications. Synthesizing cutting-edge neuropsychological and evolutionary research, Russell A. Barkley presents a model of EF that is rooted in meaningful activities of daily life. He describes how abilities such as emotion regulation, self-motivation, planning, and working memory enable people to pursue both personal and collective goals that are critical to survival. Key stages of EF development are identified and the far-reaching individual and social costs of EF deficits detailed. Barkley explains specific ways that his model may support much-needed advances in assessment and treatment.

See also Barkley's empirically based, ecologically valid assessment tools: Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS for Adults) and Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale--Children and Adolescents (BDEFS-CA).

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• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: The Guilford Press; 1 edition (May 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 146250535X
• ISBN-13: 978-1462505357
• Product Dimensions: 1 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches
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Executive Functions: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Evolved PDF

This is a book which shouldn't be ignored. It is something that no academic researcher and something that no person performing psychological or neuropsychological testing on people who may or may not have ADHD or other Executive Functioning concerns should miss. All too often we equate executive functioning with results on cognitive testing and ignore the "functioning" portion of the term- how does someone actually adapt and perform in their daily activities? Dr. Barkley argues that executive functioning/cognitive tests fail to predict actual impairment related to executive functioning deficits very well. He also suggests that evolution should be a guiding perspective in Neuropsychology- and this book will certainly "evolve" your perspective on how we interpret these tests. You can now also get CE credits for reading it!

Todd Finnerty, Psy.D.
President of PsychContinuingEd com,LLC

By Todd Finnerty

Russell Barkley is the preeminent expert on ADHD in the world. He brings a depth of understanding and level of insight that few can match. This latest book is no exception as he creates a broad theory on the executive functions and the purposes they evolved to serve. This goes far beyond simple tasks such as sorting cards. In fact, he scales the concepts upward to include how entire societies operate. This will profoundly change your thinking not only about ADHD, but also about how everybody functions cognitively. There's a lot to learn from this relatively small book. If you want to really understand ADHD, you need to read it.

By Ari Tuckman