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What cognitive process allows us to imagine and anticipate future scenarios?
Which function is NOT associated with the prefrontal cortex?
What is the term for the process where repetition of a stimulus results in a decreased response?
Which of the following is a prospective function of the prefrontal cortex?
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Which cognitive function is given the least emphasis in the role of the prefrontal cortex?
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Study Notes
Prefrontal Cortex Function
- Anticipation: The ability to imagine and anticipate future scenarios.
- How it works:
- Activation of the prefrontal cortex.
- Access to episodic memory.
- Use of symbolic thought.
- Executive control.
- Prospective functions:
- The prefrontal cortex is involved in predicting future actions.
- This helps with learning and decision making.
- Cognitive functions:
- The prefrontal cortex influences goal setting, attention, and decision-making processes.
Habituation
- A process where repeated exposure to a stimulus leads to a decreased response.
- Example: Continuously hearing a loud sound will cause a decrease in reaction over time.
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Description
Explore the integral roles of the prefrontal cortex in cognitive functions such as anticipation, decision-making, and learning. Understand how its activation, symbolic thought, and episodic memory contribute to prospective functions and habituation. This quiz delves into the core aspects of mental processes governed by this crucial brain region.
