The Power of the Prefrontal Cortex
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Which brain region is involved in a variety of cognitive functions such as decision-making, planning, self-control, social interaction, and self-awareness?

  • Cerebellum
  • Temporal lobe
  • Prefrontal cortex (correct)
  • Occipital lobe

    • What functions appear to rely on the functioning of the prefrontal cortex?

  • Motor skills
  • Executive functions (correct)
  • Sensory perception
  • Language processing

    • What happens to cognitive functions when the prefrontal cortex is damaged?

  • They are enhanced
  • They are seriously affected (correct)
  • They are slightly affected
  • They are not affected

    • Which brain region shows the most striking and prolonged changes?

    <p>Prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What difficulty do patients with prefrontal cortex damage face in planning?

    <p>Difficulty in both short-term and long-term planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following cognitive functions are affected when the prefrontal cortex is damaged?

    <p>Decision-making and planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of executive functions?

    <p>To plan and coordinate decisions and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain region undergoes the most significant and long-lasting changes?

    <p>Prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What difficulties do patients with prefrontal cortex damage face in planning?

    <p>Difficulty in planning future actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book does the excerpt come from?

    <p>Inventing Ourselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

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