word
executive attention
eg-ZEK-yoo-tiv ah-TEN-shun
ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv əˈtɛnʃənListen
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executiveattention
Dictionary meaning
aspect of attention that regulates cognitive conflict and inhibits prepotent responses; allows ignoring distractions to maintain focus on goals; part of the executive function system localized in the prefrontal cortex
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