Abstract

CALLE SANDOVAL, Diego Alejandro. Phylogeny and executive functions development. Psicogente [online]. 2017, vol.20, n.38, pp.368-381. ISSN 0124-0137.  https://doi.org/10.17081/psico.20.38.2557.

This paper aims to reflect on the phylogenetic value that the development of the pre-frontal cor tex and its executive functions represent for human beings. This analysis is based on the review of empirical studies related to genesis and pathology during childhood, as well as ethological evidence and the process of paleo-anthropological hominization. This paper also analyzes the way these neuropsychological functions allow Homo sapiens to compensate for their biological charac ter of immaturity and lack of anatomical specialties.

Keywords : Phylogeny; Prefrontal cortex and Executive functions.

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