Cognitive control over action in traumatic brain injury. KU Leuven
Cognitive control over action refers to ones ability to quickly changethe course of action when certain behavior is no longer appropriate. For example, cognitive control is necessary to safely move through traffic. Without it we would not be able to avoid the car that suddenly switched lanes, or stop in time for a child that runs into the street. It is also important in a social context, offensive comments would be made more often than intended ...