Executive Function 10-21-25

TRIVIAL

Are you getting enough hugs?Christine comaford, contributor, April 2020, Forbes Magazine- Information obtained from Virginia Satir, world-renowned therapist

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question 1

In the PTKLF, working memory is described as:

A. The ability to remember one long story while doing another task

B. The ability to keep information active in mind for a brief time

C. The ability to recall distant past events

question 1

Right answer is C!

Reason:

Working memory is the ability to hold information in your mind and use it to complete a task, follow directions, or solve a problem. Example for preschoolers: When a child remembers the steps for washing hands —turn on the water, get soap, scrub, rinse, dry—they’re using working memory.

question 2

Which of these is an example of inhibitory control as given in the PTKLF?

B. Pausing before acting in games like Simon Says or Red Light / Green Light

A. Immediately shouting out the answer when asked

C. Always ignoring adult instructions

question 2

Right answer is B!

Reason: Inhibitory control means being able to stop and think before you act — to wait, take turns, or choose a better behavior instead of doing the first thing that comes to mind. Example: When a child wants to grab a toy but waits for their turn instead, they’re using inhibitory control — controlling their impulse to act right away.

question 3

According to the PTKLF, flexibility involves:

B. Shifting behavior or thinking in a new way, adapting to changes

C. Avoiding new ideas or ways of doing things

A. Repeating the same strategy even if it fails

question 3

Right answer B!

Reason: Flexibility means being able to change your plan or try a new way when something doesn’t work. Example: When a child builds a block tower that falls down and then decides to use bigger blocks instead, they’re using flexibility — thinking in a new way to solve a problem.

question 4

As stated in the text, play supports executive function by:

B. Forcing children to follow rigid rules always

C. Allowing children to focus, follow directions, remember steps, and manage emotions and actions

A. Letting children do whatever without thought or interruption

question 4

Right answer C!

Reason: Play is essential for executive function because it helps children practice thinking, remembering, self-control, and flexibility in a natural, joyful way. During play, children plan, take turns, solve problems, and adapt when things change — all skills that strengthen the brain’s ability to focus and manage behavior. Example: When children play “restaurant,” they remember roles (working memory), wait their turn to speak (inhibitory control), and change the menu when they run out of pretend food (flexibility).

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