A group of children were put through a task where they were asked to say the word "night" when they see a picture of a sun,and the word "day" when they see a picture of a moon and stars.This is an example of a(n)_____ function,which describes several functions-such as inhibition and planning-that are important for flexible,future-oriented behavior.

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The task described in the question is an example of the executive function, which involves a set of cognitive processes involved in regulating, controlling, and managing other cognitive processes such as attention, inhibition, planning, and decision-making. The task requires children to inhibit their automatic response to say the word "day" when seeing a picture of a moon and stars and to plan their response to say the word "night" when seeing a picture of a sun. Therefore, option A) - executive function - is the best choice. Options B) social, C) recall, and D) dynamic do not fit the given task.

A Group of Children Were Put Through a Task Where