One of the most remarkable features of the human brain is its ability to adapt rapidly and
efficiently to external task demands. Novel and non-routine tasks, for example, are …

A critical mystery in neuroscience lies in determining how anatomical structure impacts the
complex functional dynamics of the brain. How does large-scale brain circuitry constrain …

An influential model of executive control suggests that it comprises three dissociable
processes: working memory, inhibition, and task switching. Multiple studies have …

Cognitive stability and flexibility are core functions in the successful pursuit of behavioral
goals. While there is evidence for a common frontoparietal network underlying both …

The inferior frontal junction (IFJ) area, a small region in the posterior lateral prefrontal cortex
(LPFC), has received increasing interest in recent years due to its central involvement in the …

The ability to shift between different tasks according to internal or external demands, which
is at the core of our behavioral flexibility, has been generally linked to the functionality of left …

Our ability to flexibly shift between tasks or task sets declines in older age. As this decline
may have adverse effects on everyday life of elderly people, it is of interest to study whether …

Response inhibition and salience detection are among the most studied psychological
constructs of cognitive control. Despite a growing body of work, how inhibition and salience …

The human ability to flexibly alternate between tasks (ie, task-switching) represents a critical
component of cognitive control. Many functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies …

Cognitive flexibility allows individuals to switch between different tasks, strategies, or ideas;
an ability that is important for everyday life. The Wisconsin card sorting test (WCST) and task …