Perceived chronic stress influences the effect of acute stress on cognitive flexibility

Abstract Executive functions are cognitive processes that facilitate goal-directed behavior by enabling us to direct and control our thoughts. Cognitive flexibility is an executive function characterized by the ability to mentally shift between rules, strategies, or tasks. Several studies have repor...

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Main Authors: Katherine Knauft, Alexander Waldron, Mishali Mathur, Vrinda Kalia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-03101-5