Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. executive dysfunction

executive dysfunction

executive dysfunction

impairment in the ability to think abstractly; plan; solve problems; synthesize information; or start, continue, and stop complex behavior. It is related especially to disorders of the frontal lobe or associated subcortical pathways.

Related Terms

pairing hypothesis

pairing hypothesis the hypothesis that the crucial feature...

naturopathy

naturopathy n. an alternative health care system that aims...

substantive significance

substantive significance see practical significance.

chronic motor or vocal tic disorder

chronic motor or vocal tic disorder in DSM–IV–TR, a tic dis...

schizoid phenomena

schizoid phenomena in object relations theory, an individua...

bulimia

bulimia n. insatiable hunger for food. It may have physiolo...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter E

Browse by Letter


A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

© 2026 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact