Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS): Validation in a Large Multisite College Sample

Kamradt, Jaclyn M.; Nikolas, Molly A.; Burns, G. Leonard; Garner, Annie A.; Jarrett, Matthew A.; Luebbe, Aaron M.; Becker, Stephen P.

doi:10.1177/1073191119869823

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“…The executive function models that have been developed include those based on one executive central factor (Norman and Shallice, 1986;Barkley, 1997), as well as multiple factors (Gioia et al, 2002;García-Gómez, 2015;Ramírez et al, 2017;Kamradt et al, 2019), and have proposed the theoretical organization of these mental abilities. It is important to highlight that there are no conclusive results as yet, and, based on this description, the following two hypotheses are proposed, one based on a central executive factor and the other based on multiple factors: H 4 .…”

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Factorial Structure of the EOCL-1 Scale to Assess Executive Functions

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The process of assessing executive functions through behavioral observation scales is still under theoretical and empirical construction. This article reports on the analysis of the factorial structure of the EOCL-1 scale that assesses executive functions, as proposed by the theory developed by Luria, which has not been previously considered in this type of evaluation. In this scale, the executive functions taken into account are error correction, internal behavioral and cognition regulatory language, limbic system conscious regulation, decision making, future consideration of consequences of actions, goal-directed behavior, inhibitory control of automatic responses, creation of new behavioral repertoires, and cognitive–behavioral activity verification. A variety of validity and reliability analyses were carried out, with the following results: (a) an adequate internal consistency level of executive functions between α = 0.70 and α = 0.83, (b) significant convergent validity with a scale that assesses frontal deficits between r = −0.07 and r = 0.28, and (c) the scale’s construct validity that proposes a model with an executive central factor comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.93, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.04 (LO.04 and HI.04), standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) = 0.04, and x2(312) = 789.29, p = 0.001. The findings are discussed based on previous literature reports and in terms of the benefits of using a scale to assess the proposed executive functions.

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Factorial Structure of the EOCL-1 Scale to Assess Executive Functions

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“…Executive function has measurable behavioral effects ( 34 ), and is linked to genetic ( 35 ), and neurobiological mechanisms ( 36 ). Neuropsychological measures of EF have been associated to activation of brain areas such as the frontoparietal ( 35 ) and frontal cortical areas ( 37 ), according to functional imaging studies.…”

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Catatonia and Cognitive Impairments: A Systematic Review

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BackgroundCatatonia is an underdiagnosed and undertreated neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by catalepsy, negativism, mutism, muscular rigidity, and mannerism, often accompanied by autonomic instability and fever. Although there is growing interest in studying cognitive impairments before and after catatonia, little is known about the cognitive features of the syndrome.MethodsThis systematic review was registered at PROSPERO (CRD42022299091). Using a Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) approach, we searched PubMed, ScienceDirect, and PsycArticles using a combination of the terms “Catatonia” and “Cognitive impairment” and “Executive function” and “Frontal lobe” and “Parietal lobe.” Studies included original research articles enrolling patients with catatonic syndrome according to specified criteria. Fourteen studies were deemed relevant for inclusion. The abstraction form included age, assessment during acute episode, associated diagnosis, assessment procedure, and cognitive domains. Outcome measures were extracted.ResultsExecutive functions and visuospatial abilities proved to be the most investigated domains. A great heterogeneity has been observed in the assessment tools used among the 14 evaluated studies. Findings showed that catatonic patients had worse performance than healthy and non-catatonic psychiatric patients in frontal and parietal cortical functions.ConclusionBecause of the small number of studies in such heterogeneous areas and significant methodological limitations, the results should be regarded with caution. Future research assessing cognitive impairments on catatonic patients is needed.Systematic Review Registration[https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=299091], identifier [CRD42022299091].

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“…ADHD, poor EF has also been found to negatively impact those without clinically significant disorders (e.g., Biederman et al, 2006). Recent studies have provided evidence that the scale can be used to assess non-clinical samples, using a Spanish-speaking community sample of college students and adults in Puerto Rico (V elez-Pastrana et al, 2016) and a large sample of college students across five universities in the U.S. (Kamradt et al, 2019).…”

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The Nuanced Relationship Between Creative Cognition and the Interaction Between Executive Functioning and Intelligence

Taylor

Zaghi

2021

Journal of Creative Behavior

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The current study addresses gaps in our understanding of the relationship between creative cognition, intelligence (IQ), and executive functioning (EF). Undergraduate students completed an IQ test, verbal and figural divergent thinking (DT) tests, and a self-assessment of EF, across four study sessions. Participant data (N = 199) were analyzed using linear regression and PROCESS moderation models. Results demonstrated that EF interacts with IQ to predict figural and verbal DT in distinct ways, with different patterns emerging from different methods of scoring DT. Using traditional DT scoring, Gf (but not Gc) significantly moderated the relationship between EF and scores on both verbal and figural DT tasks. Low EF was associated with diminished DT scores for those with low Gf scores, unrelated for those with relatively higher Gf, and enhanced scores for those with the highest Gf. Using originality ratio scores, low EF was associated with diminished originality in verbal DT responses for those with low IQ (both Gf and Gc), unrelated for those with relatively higher IQ, and enhanced originality for those with the highest Gc (but not Gf) scores. Thus, there are several nuances in the way that EF interacts with IQ to predict DT.

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Barkley Deficits in Executive Functioning Scale (BDEFS): Validation in a Large Multisite College Sample

Cited by 27 publications

References 59 publications

Factorial Structure of the EOCL-1 Scale to Assess Executive Functions

Factorial Structure of the EOCL-1 Scale to Assess Executive Functions

Catatonia and Cognitive Impairments: A Systematic Review

The Nuanced Relationship Between Creative Cognition and the Interaction Between Executive Functioning and Intelligence

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