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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Small, intentional shifts engage the prefrontal cortex, building comfort with discomfort.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
That’s because the amygdala, a part of the brain that processes feelings, and the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for reasoning and self-control, may fall out of sync under these conditions.
—Nathalie Alonso, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
Chronic stress can cause mood disorders, anxiety and depression and decreases in cognitive flexibility and your brain’s prefrontal cortex, necessary for focused attention and executive functioning.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The prefrontal cortex is located at the frontal lobe of the brain and is involved in various brain functions, with executive function — the ability to self-regulate and plan ahead — being the most significant function.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
That’s because the amygdala, a part of the brain that processes feelings, and the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for reasoning and self-control, may fall out of sync under these conditions.
—Nathalie Alonso, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
Chronic stress can cause mood disorders, anxiety and depression and decreases in cognitive flexibility and your brain’s prefrontal cortex, necessary for focused attention and executive functioning.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The prefrontal cortex is located at the frontal lobe of the brain and is involved in various brain functions, with executive function — the ability to self-regulate and plan ahead — being the most significant function.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
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