What is the Pre-Frontal Cortex?

The Prefrontal Cortex is the site of executive function, social functioning, decision-making.  The cortex, which means “bark” in latin  is where you represent the value of decisions.  You represent your goal-directed behaviors and impulse control here.

 

Neurohypnotic Bonus

1. Response inhibition is modulated by functional cerebral asymmetries for facial expression perception

2. Hemispheric asymmetries and cognitive flexibility: an ERP and sLORETA study