prefrontal cortex
noun
: the gray matter of the anterior part of the frontal lobe that is highly developed in humans and plays a role in the regulation of complex cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning
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This leaves the prefrontal cortex—which is responsible for higher-level tasks, such as executive function, critical thinking and decision-making—with fewer available resources.
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Cheri Rainey, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
However, research shows that the brain isn't fully developed until your 20s; more specifically, numerous studies have found that the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executive decision making and risk assessment, is fully matured at 25.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
The first is the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that’s involved in executive function and cognition.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Because the faces depict emotions, the amygdala is activated—and asking people to remember these emotions stimulates the prefrontal cortex at the same time.
—Alice Park, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Cheri Rainey, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
However, research shows that the brain isn't fully developed until your 20s; more specifically, numerous studies have found that the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for executive decision making and risk assessment, is fully matured at 25.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
The first is the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that’s involved in executive function and cognition.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Because the faces depict emotions, the amygdala is activated—and asking people to remember these emotions stimulates the prefrontal cortex at the same time.
—Alice Park, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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