You know, from what I understand, I suspect that these questions are the sort that a high-functioning autistic would do well on. They require a certain literal mindset and limited understanding of the applicability of cultural referents that seems to be characteristic of autism.

-- DougSundseth - 28 May 2006

I didn't know that doing things in a simple way was a feature of good executive function.

I have some problems with that....

-- CatherineJohnson - 27 May 2006

I STILL DON'T GET IT!

-- CatherineJohnson - 27 May 2006

The question is flawed. They're not attending a meeting--they're attending a conference. There's a huge difference.

Please don't ask me what it is.

-- NycEducator - 22 May 2006

I failed.

I knew I had ADHD.

-- CarolynJohnston - 21 May 2006

executive function self test

1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?

The correct answer is: Open the refrigerator, insert the giraffe, and close the door.
This question tested whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way.



2. How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator?

Did you say, "Open the refrigerator, put in the elephant, and close the door?" Wrong answer.
Correct Answer: Open the refrigerator, take out the giraffe, put in the elephant and close the door.
This tested your ability to think through the repercussions of your previous actions.



3. The Lion King is hosting an animal conference. All the animals attend except one. Which animal does not attend?

Correct Answer: The elephant. The elephant is in the refrigerator. You just put him in there.
This tested your memory.



OK, even if you didn't answer the first three questions correctly, you still have one more chance to show your true abilities.

4. There is a river you must cross but it is inhabited by crocodiles. How do you manage it?

Correct Answer: You swim across. All the crocodiles are attending the Animal Meeting.
This tested whether you learn quickly from your mistakes.

source:
ADHD Humor


umm.....I don't quite get answer number 4.


sources:
Teenage Brain: a work in progress (NIH)

frontal lobes, executive function, & IQ
hovering is good (MiddleWeb)
being your child's frontal lobes
organization is overrated
executive function, IQ, & hovering, part 1
the discovery of executive function, part 2
executive function self-test
presidents & criminals & the frontal lobes
ISIS initiate sustain inhibit shift

page splatter
page splatter & the frontal lobes

Dear Abby
Susan on dating
Catherine's brain-based dating rule

-- CatherineJohnson - 21 May 2006

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