The Influence of Bilingual Experience on Executive Function

Abstract

Abstract: The execution function is an indispensable cognitive function in goal-oriented behavior control and self-control. The execution function can be divided into "cold" execution function and "hot" execution function. Previous studies have found that bilingual experience has a certain impact on the "cold" execution function, but its scope of influence and applicable areas are still controversial. The present study attempts to comprehensively discuss the overall impact of bilingual experience on executive function and explore the mechanisms behind it. Future research is expected to explore more about the impact of bilingual experience on the "hot" executive function, such as the work memory refresh function in the emotional context, and to examine the beneficial effects of bilingual education on the cognitive development of different groups of people and even special populations.

Key words: bilingual experience, “cold” and “hot” execution, emotional background, updating function

摘要： 执行功能是以目标导向的行为控制和自我控制中必不可少的认知功能，执行功能可分为“冷”执行功能和“热”执行功能。前人的研究发现，双语经验对“冷”执行功能具有一定的影响，但其影响范围和适用领域仍存争议。本文试图综合讨论双语经验对执行功能的总体影响，并探讨其背后的作用机制。未来的研究可以更多的探讨双语经验对“热”执行功能的影响，如情绪背景下的工作记忆刷新功能等，并对双语教育教学对不同人群甚至是特殊人群认知发展的有益影响做进一步的探究。

关键词: 双语经验, 冷、热执行功能, 情绪背景, 刷新功能

CLC Number:

B842.1

LIU Yan, ZHU Zhi, MA Xie. The Influence of Bilingual Experience on Executive Function[J]. Studies of Psychology and Behavior, 2019, 17(4): 452-460.

刘艳, 朱智, 马谐. 双语经验对执行功能的影响[J]. 心理与行为研究, 2019, 17(4): 452-460.

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