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Cognitive Functions of the Prefrontal Cortex
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Attention Control
Directs focus to relevant stimuli while ignoring distractions.
Problem Solving
Engaged in identifying solutions to complex issues.
Social Cognition
Enables the interpretation and management of social interactions.
Executive Function
Oversees the coordination and regulation of cognitive processes for goal-directed behavior.
Planning
Facilitates anticipation and preparation for future events or actions.
Emotional Regulation
Modulates emotional responses and integrates emotions with cognitive processes.
Judgment
Involved in the evaluation of information to make decisions or form opinions.
Language Production
Facilitates the formation and articulation of coherent speech and written language.
Working Memory
Responsible for temporarily holding and processing information.
Inhibition
Ability to suppress irrelevant or inappropriate actions and thoughts.
Task Flexibility
Allows for switching between tasks or mental sets effectively.
Abstract Thinking
Enables the understanding of complex concepts not immediately tied to concrete objects or experiences.
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