Year: 2015
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This document discusses the analysis of the components of executive functions: inhibition and cognitive flexibility related to normal aging.Functional and structural brain changes are observed with normal aging, the prefrontal area is specifically affected and is associated with executive functions.In this study, 18 participants performed a computerized shifting criteria task.Adults between 68 to 74 years old showed more difficulties in cognitive flexibility than 60 to 67 year old participants.No significant changes in inhibition were observed.These results suggest a cognitive flexibility decline with age.
Authors: Diana Galindo, Xóchitl Angélica Ortiz Jiménez, Minerva Aída García García, María Candelaria Ramírez Tule
Institution: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2291204916