AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The prefrontal cortex is a part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe. It is implicated in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, and greatly contributes to personality development.

Detailed explanation-2: -The prefrontal cortex (PFC) relates to the portion of the brain located on the anteriormost portion of the frontal lobe, occupying portions of all three surfaces of the frontal lobe (orbital, medial and lateral surfaces). It is also called the ‘frontal granular cortex’ and ‘frontal association cortex’.

Detailed explanation-3: -The amygdala shares a special connection with another part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is a big region in the front of the brain (Figure 1). It can be called the control center of our brains because it helps to control our thoughts and actions.

Detailed explanation-4: -The frontal lobes are considered our behaviour and emotional control centre and home to our personality. There is no other part of the brain where lesions can cause such a wide variety of symptoms. Damage to the frontal lobes can result in: Loss of simple movement of various body parts (Paralysis)

Detailed explanation-5: -The prefrontal cortex (PFC) intelligently regulates our thoughts, actions and emotions through extensive connections with other brain regions (BOX 1).