Prefrontal lobe

Definition

The prefrontal lobe is the part of the cerebral cortex that covers the front part of the frontal lobe, responsible for complex behaviors such as decision making, planning, and moderating social behavior. It plays a crucial role in personality development and the management of emotional responses.

Related terms

Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in humans and other mammals, involved in many complex brain functions including memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Frontal Lobe: One of the four major divisions of the cerebral cortex that is located at the front part of each cerebral hemisphere and is involved in movement control, decision making, problem-solving, and planning.

Executive Functions: Higher-level cognitive processes that include planning, organizing, strategizing, paying attention to and remembering details, managing time and space, and regulating emotion