Das, J. P.

Cognitive planning and executive functions : applications in management and education / Spine title : Cognitive planning and executive functions. J.P. Das and Sasi B. Misra. - xxx, 326 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Concepts -- Cognitive planning in the context of PASS theory -- Models of planning : past and current -- Planning and executive functions and the brain -- Deconstructing executive functions -- Executive functions, planning and intelligence : can brain localization help? -- Attention, planning and executive functions : assessment -- Separating planning and attention -- Assessments : history and selected studies -- Planning and executive function tests : ready for use -- Applications in management and education -- Rational and irrational in managerial behaviour -- Cognitive competence and managerial behaviour -- The influence of emotions and will -- Enhancement of educational achievement & decision-making -- Planning in writing : compositions and oral narratives -- Verbalization enhances planning : application in education -- Math learning -- Programs for cognitive strategy training -- Planning and decision-making : training for enhancement -- Revisits and reprise -- References -- Index -- About the authors.

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Cognitive psychology.
Planning--Psychological aspects.
Cognition.
Decision making.
Management.