Cognitive switching
Task switching, or set-shifting, is an executive function that involves the ability to unconsciously shift attention between one task and another. In contrast, cognitive shifting is a very similar executive function, but it involves conscious (not unconscious) change in attention. Together, these two functions are subcategories of the broader cognitive flexibility concept.
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Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht ND RP
Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht ND RP
April 22, 2018
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