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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The adolescent brain develops into early adulthood, especially in the prefrontal cortex.
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Jon-Patrick Allem, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
Brain scans have shown that expressing gratitude activates the prefrontal cortex, a crucial area responsible for decision-making and emotional regulation.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2024
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Jon-Patrick Allem, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
Brain scans have shown that expressing gratitude activates the prefrontal cortex, a crucial area responsible for decision-making and emotional regulation.
—Anna Nordseth, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2024
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