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Ohjaustoiminnot, or executive functions, refer to a set of cognitive processes that control and regulate our behavior, thoughts, and emotions. These higher-order mental skills are crucial for goal-directed activity and involve a range of abilities. Key components of ohjaustoiminnot include working memory, which allows us to hold and manipulate information in our minds temporarily; inhibitory control, enabling us to resist impulses and distractions; and cognitive flexibility, the capacity to switch between tasks or perspectives.
These functions are not innate but develop over time, particularly during childhood and adolescence, and continue