Prefrontal cortex (PFC)
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The Prefrontal Cortex: Willpower & Decision Making
Role in Mental Disorders
Development of human amygdala-prefrontal cortex circuitry and the role of the caregiver
Emotions: cerebral hemispheres and prefrontal cortex
It is the most complex area of the brain, and most developed in humans.
The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the cerebral cortex covering the front part of the frontal lobe. This brain region has been implicated in planning complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making, and moderating social behavior.
Thought to be the location for working memory, the latest theory is that prefrontal activity during the delay-period contributes more to the process of attentional selection (and selective attention) than to memory storage.
Complex cognitive behavior, decision making, social behavior, personality expression
Executive function;
- Differentiate conflicting thoughts
- Good v bad, better v best, same v different
- Consequences of actions
- Outcome prediction
- Task management
- Working towards a goal
- Personality
- Impulse control
Working Memory (selective attention)
Obect Recall Tasks
Vulnerable in head injuries