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NEURO-BEHAVIOURAL FUNCTIONING [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
  • Human Behaviour
CONT

In defining neurobehavioral functioning, we refer to behaviors such as difficulties with attention, impulsivity, hyperactivity, performance skill difficulties, and aggression in addition to executive functioning abilities. The term executive functioning encompasses skills necessary for attention, planning and execution of tasks, set shifting, analysis, self-regulation and self-monitoring in addition to working memory.

Key term(s)
  • neuro-behavioral functioning
  • neurobehavioural functioning
  • neuro-behavioural functioning

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
  • Comportement humain
CONT

La maturation du système de veille-sommeil et la consolidation du sommeil nocturne constituent un processus rapide et de premier plan dans la petite enfance. Ce processus est influencé par le contexte psychosocial de l'enfant et a un impact significatif sur le fonctionnement neurocomportemental et émotif de ce dernier.

Key term(s)
  • fonctionnement neuro-comportemental

Spanish

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