IQ and executive function are distinct cognitive constructs
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 95/100
Extensive psychometric, neurobiological, and genetic research demonstrates that IQ and executive functions represent related yet distinct cognitive constructs.
Evidence for · 3
The role of prefrontal cortex in cognitive control and executive function
2021 · cited by 1,390
Demonstrates psychrometrically that common executive function constructs are distinct from general intelligence (g).
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The Relationship between Executive Functions, Working Memory, and Intelligence in Kindergarten Children
2023 · cited by 24
Finds that executive functions and intelligence are closely associated but distinct constructs during childhood.
Genetic Associations Between Executive Functions and Intelligence: A Combined Twin and Adoption Study
2022 · cited by 21
Shows via twin and adoption designs that general executive function abilities are genetically and phenotypically distinct from intelligence in adulthood.