Yutthana Gaetgeaw/Getty Images Science & Tech Taking a second look at executive function New study suggests what has long been considered innate aspect of human cognition may be more a matter of schooling Clea Simon Harvard Correspondent July 23, 2025 4 min read Executive function — top-down processes by which the human mind controls behavior, regulating thoughts and actions — have long been studied using a standard set of tools, with these assessments being included in national and inter...
