Prefrontal lobe

/pɹɪfɹˈʌntəl lˈəʊb/

/pɹɪfɹˈʌntəl lˈoʊb/

[noun]

Prefrontal lobe

[NOUN]

the anterior region of the brain responsible for executive functions and social cognition

synonyms : prefrontal cortex

What is "prefrontal lobe"?

The prefrontal lobe, located at the front of the brain, is involved in higher-order cognitive functions such as reasoning, problem-solving, and self-control. It helps regulate emotions, shape personality, and make judgments about future consequences. This region of the brain is vital for executive functioning and plays a key role in shaping our thoughts, actions, and social interactions.

Examples

1. Now, this front part of your brain is the prefrontal lobe, the frontal cortex.

2. And that's use these prefrontal lobes.

3. Our cortex and prefrontal lobes have to learn a little humility that they taught to the primate cortex that they taught to the mammalian cortex.

4. The prefrontal lobes are the organs that we now know are the organs of the future.