Think Before You Think: Understanding and Mastering Executive Function

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by Adrian Owen · 2026

A popular-science book about executive function—the brain’s system for planning, decision-making, attention, self-control, and other higher-order mental skills. Neuroscientist Adrian Owen explains how executive function works and examines what can and cannot be done to improve it.

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1 episode featuring Think Before You Think: Understanding and Mastering Executive Function

Infidelity damages trust while executive function shapes self-control