Inhibition, shifting and updating in relation to psychometric intelligence across ability groups in the psychiatric population

ConclusionsResults support a specific role for shifting in this EF –intelligence relation. The correlational pattern of updating and intelligence, as well as the differential relation of shifting and intelligence across ability groups, suggests that EF tasks may not measure distinct EFs in lower intellectual ability but rely on cognitive primitives such as proces sing speed. EF tasks can be considered less valid indicators of EF ability. Implications in terms of the need for development of specific tasks to measure cognition in low intellectual ability are discussed.

Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - November 7, 2018 Category: Disability Authors: K. E. Biesmans, L. Aken, E. M. J. Frunt, P. A. M. Wingberm ühle, J. I. M. Egger Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research