Investigating the Latent Structure of Executive Function in the Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System Using Cattell–Horn–Carroll Theory

Furey, Rachel T; Bowden, Stephen C.; Jewsbury, Paul A.; Sudarshan, Navaneetham J.; Connolly, Madeleine

doi:10.1177/10731911231161779

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“…Design fluency and verbal fluency tests involve several EF-components, but are mainly considered to test for cognitive flexibility ( Diamond, 2013 ). Latent structure analyses have shown that both tests include factors (named fluency and shifting) that are relatively independent from other EF component such as inhibition, processing speed and fluid reasoning ( Karr et al, 2019 ; Furey et al, 2024 ). While VF1-2 and DF1-2 are considered to have a larger fluency component, VF3 and DF3 are considered to have a larger switching component (see further Supplementary Methods ).…”

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Cognitive flexibility is associated with sickness resilience

Vestberg,

Lebedev,

Jacobsen

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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Psychological constructs related to health outcomes and well-being, such as metacognitive beliefs, have been linked to executive functions in general, and cognitive flexibility more specifically. However, such effects have previously only been discussed on a theoretical level and behavioral flexibility has most often been measured through self-report, only approximating information processing capacities. Objectively measured executive functions may be a more potent predictor of health outcomes. We set out to test whether cognitive flexibility capacity was associated with sick leave in a medium sized company. We included 111 subjects of widely different occupations and assessed their executive functions using Delis-Kaplan Executive Function System test battery (D-KEFS). To assess cognitive flexibility capacity, we included Design Fluency (DF) and Verbal Fluency (VF) and computed these into an index of cognitive flexibility (DFVF). Detailed information on sick leave for the last 5 years was gathered from the company. Our results showed that there was a significant negative correlation between DFVF and sick leave [rs(109) = −0.23, p = 0.015] in the full group as well as in the group that had at least 1 day of sick leave [rs(72) = −0.25, p = 0.03]. The results withstood adjustment for sex, age, occupation, and several core executive functions as well as autistic and ADHD-traits. The results remained for separate analyses using DF or VF. Our main findings were conceptually replicated in a group of bipolar disorder patients. This study shows that objectively measured capacity of cognitive flexibility is associated with key health outcomes such as sick leave.

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Cognitive flexibility is associated with sickness resilience

Vestberg,

Lebedev,

Jacobsen

et al. 2024

Front. Psychol.

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“…The Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory of abilities (see Flanagan & Dixon, 2014;Schneider & McGrew, 2012a, 2012b, for more detail) is a comprehensive model of human cognitive abilities that has been updated over the past few years (see Euler, Vehar, &Guevare, 2023, andMcGrew, 2023, for detail), and applied in many areas of studies, to list a few, autism spectrum disorder (Chua & Xie, 2022), executive functions (Furey et al, 2024), figurative language comprehension (Biesok et al, 2024), sensory abilities/disabilities (Liu & Xie, 2023), and CHC-based validation of a digital cognitive test battery (Vermeent et al, 2020).…”

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The non-Cattell-Horn-Carroll (non-CHC) Model of Ancillary Broad and Narrow Abilities

Liu,

Xie

2024

Asian J. Interdiscip. Res.

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The Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory of abilities is a comprehensive model of human cognitive abilities denoted by the G-code. Developed by three prominent psychologists - Raymond Cattell, John Horn, and John Carroll - the CHC theory suggests that there are three strata of cognitive abilities. In this paper, the authors argued that the CHC model faces seven challenges: First, it is a complex model with numerous factors and subtests, posing difficulties in administration and interpretation. Second, the theory itself has limited coverage and may not address all cognitive abilities. Third, critics have been arguing that the CHC theory has failed to sufficiently address socio-cultural variations. Fourth, the CHC model of broad and narrow abilities lacks concrete operational definitions, relying on theoretical constructs. Fifth, it always fails to account for complex interactions between cognitive abilities. Sixth, the CHC model continually evolves, requiring frequent updates. Lastly, the CHC theory might not fully capture individual differences in cognitive abilities and potential, leaving room for improvement. There are alternative models (e.g., extended fluid-crystallized and verbal-perceptual-image rotation theories) to the CHC model. Despite these limitations, the CHC model remains a valuable tool for understanding cognitive abilities. In this paper, the authors have chosen to focus on the non-CHC categories of broad abilities with their respective narrow abilities. Termed as ancillary abilities denoted by the Q-code, this paper aims to provide another model of abilities (not necessarily cognitive), not to replace the current CHC model, but to complement or supplement it.

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French adult normative data for a Standard Executive Neuropsychological Test Battery

Bayard,

Madiouni,

Niel Carlos

et al. 2023

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology

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Objective Executive impairments are frequent and may concern a large spectrum of health conditions throughout life. Given the complexity of the executive functions, their assessment requires the administration of multiple tests. There is only one source of French-language normative data for seven traditional executive tests for adults under age 50. The aim of the present study was to establish demographically adjusted normative data of four executive tests commonly used during the neuropsychological assessment in France for adults aged 18–65. Method The following tools were administered to 518 community adults aged from 18 to 65: Digit Span, Trail Making Test, Color Word Interference Test, and Verbal Fluency Test. An Overall Test Battery Mean was computed. Multiple regressions were computed for normally distributed scores and percentiles were established for non-normally distributed scores. Results Multiple regression analyses indicated that younger age and higher education were both associated with better performance. Age did not predict the number of correct responses on the Verbal Fluency Test. Gender did not have any effect on executive performances. Regression equations to calculate Z-scores are presented. Percentiles are presented for the number of recorded errors on the Trail Making Test, Color Word Interference Test, and Verbal Fluency Test. Conclusions We provide reliable and updated norms for four executive tests that are among the most used by clinical neuropsychologists in France. Our work represents a valuable addition to the limited norms currently available for the assessment of executive functions in French young and middle-aged adults.

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Investigating the Latent Structure of Executive Function in the Delis–Kaplan Executive Function System Using Cattell–Horn–Carroll Theory

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References 44 publications

Cognitive flexibility is associated with sickness resilience

Cognitive flexibility is associated with sickness resilience

The non-Cattell-Horn-Carroll (non-CHC) Model of Ancillary Broad and Narrow Abilities

French adult normative data for a Standard Executive Neuropsychological Test Battery

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