Executive capacity is a multidimensions, multilevel hierarchy, complex construction. In view of intellectual factors and non - intellectual factors in learning ability, executive capacity is divided into cold executive function and hot executive function. At present, cold executive function is a focus in executive function research. Hughes's model is acknowledged which supports cold EF involve three components: working memory, inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility. The researches on hot executive function are rare now and focus on affective decision - making. In the future research on learning process, combining cold executive function and hot executive function should be of greater concern.