Genes and experience in the development of executive attention and effortful control

The executive attention network is involved in regulating emotions and cognitions, forming a neural basis for temperamental self-regulation, and new brain imaging and molecular genetics methods can enhance the understanding of common mechanisms of self- regulation and individual differences in their expression.

Abstract

The executive attention network is involved in regulating emotions and cognitions, forming a neural basis for temperamental self-regulation. New brain imaging and molecular genetics methods can enhance our understanding of common mechanisms of self-regulation and individual differences in their expression.