Neuroimaging investigation of executive functions: evidence from fNIRS

Authors

  • Yves Joanette Université de Montréal
  • Ana Inés Ansaldo
  • Maria Alice de Mattos Pimenta Parente UFRGS
  • Rochele Paz Fonseca PUCRS
  • Christian Haag Kristensen PUCRS
  • Lilian Cristine Scherer

Abstract

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) has emerged as a valuable tool to investigate human cognition. One of the most relevant cognitive aspects to be further explored is the role of executive functions (EF) in cognitive tasks’ performance. The aim of this article is to review empirical studies on EF processing conducted by means of fNIRS. This systematic review has shown, among other findings, that the majority of the studies has focused (a) on the neural correlates of cognitive processing, (b) on the EF components of verbal fluency and Stroop tasks, (c) mainly on healthy young adults populations, and (d) on clinical samples, represented most frequently by schizophrenic patients. The reviewed technique can be considered valid for examining neurobiological correlates of executive functions. Keywords: Executive functions; neuroimaging; fNIRS; systematic review.

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Joanette, Y., Ansaldo, A. I., Parente, M. A. de M. P., Fonseca, R. P., Kristensen, C. H., & Scherer, L. C. (2008). Neuroimaging investigation of executive functions: evidence from fNIRS. Psico, 39(3). Retrieved from https://pucrs.emnuvens.com.br/revistapsico/article/view/4456

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Vol. 39 No. 3 (2008)

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