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  • Child Psychology
  • Neurodevelopment

Background:

  • Executive functions (EF) are critical cognitive processes.
  • Intelligence is a key developmental outcome.
  • Understanding the relationship between EF and intelligence in early childhood is important for academic success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the correlation between executive functions and intelligence in preschool children.
  • To assess the predictive value of specific executive functions on cognitive abilities.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Intelligence (WNV) for intelligence assessment.
  • Employed the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function Preschool Version (BRIEF-P) for executive function evaluation.
  • Analyzed data from 447 children aged 4-6 years using partial correlations and regression models.

Main Results:

  • Working Memory (WM) on the BRIEF-P significantly explained cognitive functions measured by the WNV.
  • Maternal educational level also contributed to explaining cognitive functions.
  • The Emergent Metacognition Index, including WM, showed significant correlations with WNV subtests and IQ scales.

Conclusions:

  • Executive functions play a significant role in intelligence development during the preschool years.
  • EF deficits are linked to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and poorer academic trajectories.
  • Early intervention programs are recommended to enhance EF and support academic learning.