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Executive intelligence: working memory

Why is the working memory part of executive intelligence? Our working memory allows us to establish relationships between different elements and we make decisions based on them. Thus, working memory is what allows us to integrate information, to reason, and to reach conclusions after processing information from different sources. One way to boost your working memory is by performing mental calculations.

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Executive Intelligence

Executive Intelligence

Psychologists understand intelligence as much more than IQ. They identify it with an individual’s ability to adapt to their environment. Executive intelligence is the ability to know how to make decisions and curb impulses. The ability to reflect on what we feel and think. This means knowing how ...

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Biological foundation of executive intelligence

Studying this type of intelligence in the physiological plane makes one focus on the frontal lobe. Especially in the prefrontal cortex, the one responsible for impulse control and decision-making.

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Regulation of our behavior

The regulation of our behavior is part of executive intelligence. This type of intelligence is about the ability to know when to act and when to simply do nothing. It's about the ability to control our impulses. That is why one way to attain this type of skill is to make it a poi...

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Term clarification

When looking for information on the biological basis of executive intelligence, you’ll most likely find the term “executive functions”. This is because executive intelligence is a separate field of study: every skill and every function . This is why scientific articles usually talk about executiv...

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Reasoning or abstract thinking

This component of executive intelligence is perhaps what makes you human. Abstract reasoning is what allows you to work on your emotions, feelings, doubts, fears, and other psychological aspects. You can think in abstract terms about “things” that don’t exist in the physical worl...

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What is working memory?

Working memory is the type of memory we use to develop reasoning; to remember things in the very short term. It’s what allows us to develop action plans and make decisions. Let’s say it’s the type of memory we call a processor, or CPU, on a computer. Working memory allows...

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Planning and decision-making

Planning and decision-making

Being able to make decisions in a thoughtful manner in the shortest possible time is part of executive intelligence. An intelligent decision-making process values ​​the pros and cons of each possibility. The decision-making process we carry out from executive intelligence implies a great ...

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Self-Control

Self-control is one of the main components of executive intelligence. Self-control is one of the main components of executive intelligence. The frontal lobe is responsible for regulating our many behaviors; for assessing the possible consequences of our actions and deciding what ...

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Executive intelligence of cognitive flexibility

A properly developed executive intelligence allows you to adjust your ideas to the changes you experience in your reality. A change in opinion is a sign of cognitive flexibility. It allows you to adapt your thoughts or plans to the circumstances of a given moment. Being flexible ...

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Working Memory

Working Memory

  • what you're immediately & consciously processing in your mind
  • through its connections to other parts of your brain, you can access long term memories
  • holds only about 4 chunks of information (researchers said 7 in the past)

A working memory model

The working memory model of Alan Baddeley divides the working memory into four components:

  1. The phonological loop. It is mostly the temporary storage of sounds.
  2. The visuospatial sketchpad. The sketchpad stores two- and three-dimensional image...

Working Memory

  • Working memory is where you hold the micro-intentions and deliberate aim of having a desired outcome for each and every task you engage in
  • All the decisions, planning, thinking, actions, and behaviors you do over the course of a day: anything you set out to do
  • You lean on you...

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