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Frontal Lobes

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

The frontal lobes are areas at the front of each cerebral hemisphere involved with decision-making, problem-solving, control over voluntary movements or activity (motor skills), and complex behaviors such as social interactions and personality expression.

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