PS267 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Prefrontal Cortex, Primary Motor Cortex, Frontal Lobe
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Cognitive control = the ability to use our perceptions, knowledge, and goals to bias the selection of action and thoughts from a multitude of options (study when you need to study instead of hanging out in the sun) Think and act in novel and creative ways. Simulate plans and evaluate the consequences of plans. Includes the lateral prefrontal cortex and frontal pole. Monitors how you"re going in working toward your goal. Prefrontal cortex = the rest of the frontal lobe; makes up more of the frontal lobe in humans than other species, also the last area to develop, not reaching maturity until early adulthood ; 4 regions: Output connects to almost all regions of parietal and temporal cortex, some regions of occipital cortex. Also extensive reciprocal connections to most areas that project to it. Score normal on iq tests, tests of knowledge, and long-term memory. Planning, making decisions, and understanding the consequences of their actions.
