Yu, Y. T., Li, H. J., Tsai, C. H., Lin, C. H., Lai, S. S., &amp; Chen, K. L. (2020). Cool Executive Function and verbal comprehension mediate the relation of hot executive function and theory of mind in children with autism spectrum disorder. Autism Research, 14(5), 921–931. https://doi.org/10.1002/aur.2412 

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According to Zelazo and Carlson, executive functioning can be further defined and separated into two categories: hot and cool executive functions. Hot executive functioning involves the thought processes associated with affective conditions, such as; delay of gratification and decision making. Cool executive functioning involves cognitive tasks that work constantly in everyday circumstances. For example, one cool executive function is working memory. 

"Hot" and "Cool" Executive Functions

Cool Executive Function and verbal comprehension mediate the relation of hot executive function and theory of mind in children with autism spectrum disorder

A longitudinal study was conducted from 2015 to 2018 on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in order to examine the data relationship between hot and cool executive functioning, verbal comprehension, and theory of mind in children with ASD (with normal intellectual abilities).

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