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Part of the brain responsible for personality, decision-making, and social behavior
brain anatomy, the prefrontal cortex (PFC) covers the front part of the frontal lobe of the human brain. It is the association cortex in the frontal lobe
Prefrontal_cortex
Area of the prefrontal cortex of primates
The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC or DLPFC) is an area in the prefrontal cortex of the primate brain. It is one of the most recently derived parts
Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
Dorsolateral_prefrontal_cortex
Part of the prefrontal cortex
The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is a part of the prefrontal cortex in the mammalian brain. The ventral medial prefrontal is located in the frontal
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex
Ventromedial_prefrontal_cortex
Part of the brain
motor cortex (the premotor cortex, the nonprimary motor cortex, the primary motor cortex) and the prefrontal cortex (e.g., the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex)
Frontal_lobe
Area of some species' brains
The dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (dmPFC or DMPFC is a section of the prefrontal cortex in some species' brain anatomy. It includes portions of Brodmann
Dorsomedial_prefrontal_cortex
Part of the prefrontal cortex of the brain
The ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (VLPFC) is a section of the prefrontal cortex located on the inferior frontal gyrus, bounded superiorly by the inferior
Ventrolateral prefrontal cortex
Ventrolateral_prefrontal_cortex
Region of the prefrontal cortex of the brain
The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) is a prefrontal cortex region in the frontal lobes of the brain which is involved in the cognitive process of decision-making
Orbitofrontal_cortex
Discredited neurosurgical operation
connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex. The surgery severs most of the connections to and from the prefrontal cortex, and the anterior part of the
Lobotomy
Brain area
frontopolar prefrontal cortex, rostrolateral prefrontal cortex, or anterior prefrontal cortex) is the anterior-most portion of the prefrontal cortex in the
Brodmann_area_10
Scientific misconception
has taken on multiple variations. The most common relates to the prefrontal cortex of the brain and its role in functions such as decision-making, long-term
Brain_matures_at_25_myth
Cognitive processes necessary for control of behavior
associated with the particular regions of the prefrontal cortex and associated areas. The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) is involved with "on-line" processing
Executive_functions
Condition of reduced emotional reactivity in an individual
cingulate cortex, insula, ventrolateral orbitofrontal cortex, anterior temporal pole, amygdala, medial prefrontal cortex and extrastriate visual cortex. Individuals
Reduced_affect_display
In human brain anatomy, the lateral prefrontal cortex (LPFC) is part of the prefrontal cortex (PFC). According to Striedter the PFC of humans can be delineated
Lateral_prefrontal_cortex
Prefrontal cortex basal ganglia working memory (PBWM) is an algorithm that models working memory in the prefrontal cortex and the basal ganglia. It can
Prefrontal cortex basal ganglia working memory
Prefrontal_cortex_basal_ganglia_working_memory
Group of subcortical nuclei involved in the motor and reward systems
influenced by signals from many parts of the brain, including the prefrontal cortex, which plays a key role in executive functions. It has also been hypothesized
Basal_ganglia
Outermost layer of an organ
cortex connects with the organs of the limbic system. The frontal association cortex can be split into the premotor cortex and the prefrontal cortex.
Cortex_(anatomy)
Behavioral paradigm in which organisms learn to predict aversive events
newly identified brain circuit is involved. Initially, the pre-limbic prefrontal cortex (PL) and the basolateral amygdala (BLA) were identified in memory
Fear_conditioning
Conscious subjective experience
prefrontal cortex made opposing predictions. The valence model predicted that anger, a negative emotion, would activate the right prefrontal cortex.
Emotion
Cognitive system for temporarily holding information
Ferrier described ablation experiments of the prefrontal cortex (PFC); they concluded that the frontal cortex was important for cognitive rather than sensory
Working_memory
Set of brain structures involved in emotion and motivation
the telencephalon, diencephalon, and mesencephalon, including the prefrontal cortex, cingulate gyrus, limbic thalamus, hippocampus including the parahippocampal
Limbic_system
Use of neuroscience in study of social cognition
self. Ventral regions of mPFC, such as ventromedial prefrontal cortex and medial orbitofrontal cortex, are thought to play a critical role in the affective
Social_cognitive_neuroscience
State of decreased cerebral blood flow
Hypofrontality is a state of decreased cerebral blood flow (CBF) in the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Hypofrontality is symptomatic of several neurological
Hypofrontality
Aspect of inhibitory control
achieve specific goals. Neuroscientific research has identified the prefrontal cortex as a critical brain region involved in self-control, decision making
Self-control
Disorder resulting in compulsive behaviors
put the prefrontal cortex in a position to exert what is called "top-down" control or cognitive control of behavior. ... The prefrontal cortex receives
Addiction
Memory about one's environment and spatial orientation
consolidation in the entorhinal cortex is achieved through extracellular signal-regulated kinase activity. The medial prefrontal cortex processes egocentric spatial
Spatial_memory
Large-scale brain network active when not focusing on an external task
large-scale brain network primarily composed of the medial prefrontal cortex, posterior cingulate cortex, precuneus and angular gyrus. It is best known for being
Default_mode_network
Parts of the cerebrum
The divisions of the prefrontal cortex include orbital, medial, and lateral prefrontal cortex. Within the lateral prefrontal cortex there are two different
Lobes_of_the_brain
ventrolateral prefrontal cortex, medial prefrontal cortex, dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and dorsomedial prefrontal cortex. The ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (vlPFC)
Interactions between the emotional and executive brain systems
Interactions_between_the_emotional_and_executive_brain_systems
Organ central to the nervous system
cells in other areas of the brain or distant parts of the body. The prefrontal cortex, which controls executive functions, is particularly well developed
Brain
Psychological model
the self-reference effect appears to be the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC). The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the area of the brain that is believed to
Self-reference_effect
Part of the limbic lobe of the brain cortex
projections to dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (Brodmann's area 9), anterior prefrontal cortex (Brodmann's area 10), orbitofrontal cortex (Brodmanns’ area 11)
Cingulate_cortex
Specific class of mammalian cortical neurons
salience network). In 2008, they were also found in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of humans. Von Economo neurons are also found in the brains of a number
Von_Economo_neuron
Behaviorial tendency
ventral striatum, medial prefrontal cortex, orbitofrontal cortex, pregenual anterior cingulate cortex and posterior cingulate cortex is associated with an
Present_bias
Form of epilepsy that may be related to a psychiatric problem or a sleep disorder
the precentral cortex and prefrontal cortex.[citation needed] The precentral cortex (Brodmann area 6) is an area of the frontal cortex that is located
Frontal_lobe_epilepsy
Neuroscientific approaches purposed under the scope of applied aesthetics
Additionally, the prefrontal dorsalateral cortex (PDC) is selectively activated only by stimuli considered beautiful whereas prefrontal activity as a whole
Neuroesthetics
Personality construct
Individuals with damage to the area of the prefrontal cortex known as the ventromedial prefrontal cortex show remarkable similarities to diagnosed psychopathic
Psychopathy
Brain of birds
response to certain tests designed for the prefrontal cortex similarly to how neurons in the prefrontal cortex themselves behave. Damage to the caudolateral
Avian_brain
High-detailed autobiographical memory
activation in the medial prefrontal cortex and temporoparietal junction along with heightened connection between the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus
Hyperthymesia
Psychological phenomenon
However, some studies have shown higher activation in the medial prefrontal cortex when averted gaze is perceived than direct gaze. This activation was
Eye_contact_effect
Cellular second messenger
suggests that cAMP affects the function of higher-order thinking in the prefrontal cortex through its regulation of ion channels called hyperpolarization-activated
Cyclic adenosine monophosphate
Cyclic_adenosine_monophosphate
Ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others
caused by alcohol's neurotoxicity. Neuroimaging shows that the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), the posterior superior temporal sulcus (pSTS), the precuneus
Theory_of_mind
Controlling biological cells with light
connection made from the basolateral amygdala to the dorsal-medial prefrontal cortex where neuronal oscillations of 4 Hz have been observed in correlation
Optogenetics
Central concept of the self-model theory of subjectivity
of beliefs and attitudes. These features are instantiated in the prefrontal cortex. This theory is an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and
Self-model
Organism's response to a stressor such as an environmental condition or a stimulus
regulated by several brain regions, including the limbic system, prefrontal cortex, amygdala, hypothalamus, and stria terminalis. Through these mechanisms
Stress_(biology)
Group of neural structures responsible for motivation and desire
e., the pars compacta and pars reticulata), prefrontal cortex, anterior cingulate cortex, insular cortex, hippocampus, hypothalamus (particularly, the
Reward_system
Projection neurons in the brain that synthesize and release dopamine
pathway projects from the ventral tegmental area to the prefrontal cortex (VTA → Prefrontal cortex). This pathway is involved in cognition and the regulation
Dopaminergic_pathways
Type of socially subordinate ranking
prefrontal cortex of pyramidal neurons, the primary excitatory cell type of the brain. High ranking macaques have a larger rostral prefrontal cortex in
Dominance_hierarchy
Paired structure within the brain temporal lobe
amygdala/medial-prefrontal-cortex circuit). For people with manic bipolar I disorder, a decreased negative functional connectivity between the orbitofrontal cortex and
Amygdala
Organic chemical that functions both as a hormone and a neurotransmitter
most prominent group of VTA dopaminergic neurons projects to the prefrontal cortex via the mesocortical pathway and another smaller group projects to
Dopamine
Human transition from puberty to adult
in the prefrontal cortex increases, improving the efficiency of information processing, and neural connections between the prefrontal cortex and other
Adolescence
Mental disorder
abnormal activity in the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC), right premotor cortex, left superior temporal gyrus, globus
Obsessive–compulsive_disorder
Inability to feel pleasure
include the prefrontal cortex as a whole, particularly the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), the striatum, amygdala, anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), hypothalamus
Anhedonia
Dream where one is aware that one is dreaming
an increase in activity of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, the bilateral frontopolar prefrontal cortex, the precuneus, the inferior parietal lobules
Lucid_dream
Biological study Of bipolar disorder
identified abnormalities in several brain regions, with the ventral prefrontal cortex and amygdala being most frequently implicated. Dysfunction within
Biology_of_bipolar_disorder
Neurological study
is the first step in expressing racial attitudes. The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) works in conjunction with the ACC, and acts as the overseer
Neuroscience_and_race
Hypothesis that emotional processes guide or bias decision-making
somatic markers are thought to be processed in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) and the amygdala. The hypothesis has been tested in experiments
Somatic_marker_hypothesis
Combination of consumer research with modern neuroscience
be able to disprove this theory by showing that the ventromedial prefrontal cortex and the striatum play a role in bilateral emotion processing. The
Consumer_neuroscience
In neurophysiology, a reduction of neuronal synapse efficacy
involved with NMDA receptor dependent LTD in the somatosensory cortex, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and VTA by releasing glutamate or D-serine (as gliotransmitters)
Long-term_depression
Alpha-adrenergic agonist
medications that treat ADHD by stimulating receptors expressed in the prefrontal cortex, thereby enhancing cognitive control of behavior. Clonidine acts non-selectively
Clonidine
Neural pathways
circuits share same anatomical structures. These circuits originate in prefrontal cortex and project to the striatum followed by globus pallidus and substantia
Frontostriatal_circuit
Effect of psychological interference on reaction time
of the Stroop task. They are the anterior cingulate cortex, and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. More specifically, while both are activated when resolving
Stroop_effect
Dopamine pathway in the brain
a dopaminergic pathway that connects the ventral tegmentum to the prefrontal cortex. It is one of the four major dopamine pathways in the brain. It is
Mesocortical_pathway
Representation in the mind of objects, activities or events, whether they existed or not
right, activation begins in the visual association cortex, the parietal cortex, and the prefrontal cortex—all higher cognitive processing centers of the brain
Mental_image
Part of the brain's prefrontal cortex
gyrus of the frontal gyri, of the frontal lobe, and is part of the prefrontal cortex. Its superior border is the inferior frontal sulcus (which divides
Inferior_frontal_gyrus
Faculty of mind to store and retrieve data
indicated male > female activity in the lateral prefrontal cortex, visual regions, parahippocampal cortex, and cerebellum during long-term memory retrieval
Memory
Set of mental health conditions
parietal lobe, prefrontal cortex, and limbic system. Those with dissociative disorders have higher activity levels in the prefrontal lobe and a more
Dissociative_disorder
Conscious process of synthesizing mental images
not controlled by the prefrontal cortex (PFC), PFS is controlled by and completely dependent on the intact lateral prefrontal cortex. Unlike simple memory
Prefrontal_synthesis
Part of the human brain
cortex is therefore anatomically a transition between the agranular motor cortex and the granular, six-layered prefrontal cortex. The premotor cortex
Premotor_cortex
Mental disorder
including early lesions of the prefrontal cortex, developmental disruption of white matter pathways connecting frontal cortex with temporal, limbic and parietal
Pathological_lying
Large nucleus in the thalamus
medial dorsal nucleus is interconnected with the prefrontal cortex, therefore involved in prefrontal functions. Damage to the interconnected tract or
Medial_dorsal_nucleus
Difficulty keeping organised to complete tasks
dorsolateral prefrontal cortex/orbitofrontal cortex and then projects through the striatum and thalamus to return to the prefrontal cortex. Not surprisingly
Executive_dysfunction
Part of the temporal lobe of the brain
represented in more places than just the auditory cortex; one other specific area is the rostromedial prefrontal cortex (RMPFC). A study explored the areas of the
Auditory_cortex
Area of study within psychosomatic medicine
Psychological stress is regulated by the prefrontal cortex (PFC) The PFC modulates vagal activity Prefrontally modulated and vagally mediated cholinergic
Psychoneuroimmunology
Branch of biology concerning depressive disorders in humans
well as in reward. Abnormalities are commonly found in the lateral prefrontal cortex whose putative function is generally considered to involve regulation
Biology_of_depression
Process to choose a course of action
including the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), orbitofrontal cortex, and the overlapping ventromedial prefrontal cortex are believed to be involved in decision-making
Decision-making
Brain pathway
nucleus as well as glutamatergic neurons in other regions such as the prefrontal cortex. The nucleus accumbens and olfactory tubercle are located in the ventral
Mesolimbic_pathway
Brain region
components. The dorsal part of the ACC is connected with the prefrontal cortex and parietal cortex, as well as the motor system and the frontal eye fields
Anterior_cingulate_cortex
Act of processing and understanding idioms
associated with idiom comprehension, such as the left temporal lobe and prefrontal cortex. Psycholinguistic research in idiom comprehension began in the 1970s
Comprehension_of_idioms
Cognitive process
control. In the frontal lobe, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and the right ventral prefrontal cortex show high levels of activity during inhibitory
Inhibitory_control
Biological processes that underlie human's perception of self-understanding
medial prefrontal cortex and the medial posterior parietal cortex. The posterior cingulate cortex, the anterior cingulate cortex, and medial prefrontal cortex
Neural_basis_of_self
Field of neuroscience
those of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, ventrolateral prefrontal cortex, dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, orbitofrontal cortex, and amygdala. Less pronounced
Neuromorality
Neurodevelopmental disorder
thinning of the cerebral cortex in ADHD subjects compared with age-matched controls in prefrontal cortex and posterior parietal cortex, areas involved in working
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder
Medication used for high blood pressure and ADHD
the regulation of attention and behavior by the prefrontal cortex. These enhancing effects on prefrontal cortical functions are believed to be due to drug
Guanfacine
Types of dementia involving the frontal or temporal lobes
orbitofrontal cortex and medial aspects such as ventromedial prefrontal cortex. In later stages, it gradually expands its area to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
Frontotemporal_dementia
Brain area
This type of processing is directed, in part, by the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (VLPFC). Pars triangularis is found in this region. When reading aloud
Brodmann_area_45
Outer layer of the cerebrum of the mammalian brain
described for: Posterior parietal cortex, which guides voluntary movements in space Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which decides which voluntary movements
Cerebral_cortex
Region of in avian brains
demonstrate that this area is in fact largely analogous to the mammalian prefrontal cortex – the region of the brain covering the most rostral section of the
Nidopallium
Term
OFC is located dorsal to the prefrontal cortex, allowing smell information direct input to the prefrontal cortex, or the major decision-making area of the
Retronasal_smell
Part of the frontal cortex in the brain of humans and other primates
cells in layer IV. It contributes to the dorsolateral and medial prefrontal cortex. Research has identified the area as being variously involved in short
Brodmann_area_9
Ability to understand or feel what another is feeling
is correlated with activity in the mid cingulate cortex and adjacent dorsomedial prefrontal cortex. A study with patients who experienced different types
Empathy
Study of the neural mechanisms of emotion
understand how emotions have influenced our decision making. Prefrontal cortex – The prefrontal cortex is the front of the brain, behind the forehead and above
Affective_neuroscience
Group of neurons on the floor of the midbrain
the VTA project to numerous areas of the brain, ranging from the prefrontal cortex to the caudal brainstem and several regions in between. Neurobiologists
Ventral_tegmental_area
Consequences of not getting enough sleep
verbal learning and arithmetic tasks, the anterior cingulate cortex and the right prefrontal cortex are active. Following sleep deprivation, there is increased
Effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive performance
Effects_of_sleep_deprivation_on_cognitive_performance
Central nervous system stimulant
in the noradrenergic projections from the locus coeruleus to the prefrontal cortex. Stimulants like methylphenidate and amphetamine are effective in
Amphetamine
Phase of the human life span at the onset of adulthood
extends into the early 30s. Neuroscientific research indicates that the prefrontal cortex, which is associated with executive function and decision-making,
Young_adult
Topics referred to by the same term
Prefrontal may refer to: Prefrontal bone, a skull bone in some tetrapods Prefrontal cortex, a region of the brain of a mammal Prefrontal scales, a set
Prefrontal
Type of long-term human memory
rhinal cortex in the temporal lobe, and the prefrontal cortex. Nuclei in the thalamus also are included, because many connections between the prefrontal cortex
Explicit_memory
Standard terms for unambiguous description of relative placement of body parts
brain for example the prefrontal cortex has the divisions of the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex, and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. And the dorsomedial
Anatomical_terms_of_location
Gambling done through the internet
striatum and the prefrontal cortex. The ventral striatum is the portion of the brain that processes rewards and emotions. The prefrontal cortex is the front
Online_gambling
Medication used to treat ADHD
reuptake inhibition and by indirectly increasing dopamine levels in the prefrontal cortex, sharing 70–80% of the brain regions with stimulants in its produced
Atomoxetine
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Cart driver, cart maker. A surname sometimes used as a first name.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, English, German, Indian
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Delicate
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Arabic American English
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a.
Situated in front of the frontal bone, or the frontal region of the skull; ectethmoid, as a certain bone in the nasal capsule of many animals, and certain scales of reptiles and fishes.
pl.
of Cortex
n.
Bark; rind; specifically, cinchona bark.
n.
Bark, as of a tree; hence, an outer covering.
n.
The outer or superficial part of an organ; as, the cortex or gray exterior substance of the brain.
a.
External to the ethmoid; prefrontal.
n.
Nascent cortex, or immature cellular bark.
n.
A prefrontal bone or scale.