{"id":121847,"date":"2024-01-20T14:21:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-20T18:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=121847"},"modified":"2024-01-29T13:34:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T17:34:11","slug":"what-does-the-prefrontal-cortex-do-in-the-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-does-the-prefrontal-cortex-do-in-the-brain\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does the Prefrontal Cortex Do in the Brain? (Dr. Amen)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What does the prefrontal cortex do in the brain? How is it connected to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/thoughts-feelings-and-behaviors\/\">emotions and behaviors<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the regions of your brain is your prefrontal cortex. Psychiatrist and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/dr-amen-brain-health\/\">brain health<\/a> expert Daniel G. Amen explains its vital functions in his book <em>Change Your Brain, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-life-in-5-simple-steps\/\">Change Your Life<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to learn what the prefrontal cortex does in the brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-the-prefrontal-cortex-does\">What the Prefrontal Cortex Does<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the prefrontal cortex do in the brain? According to Dr. Amen, the prefrontal cortex oversees your executive functions, enabling the modulation of your behaviors and emotions. Examples of this include when you meticulously <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/plan-your-day\/\">plan your day<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-manage-time-efficiently\/\">manage your time<\/a> efficiently, or connect empathetically with a friend. Your prefrontal cortex enables you to behave this way by doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Guiding executive functions, behavior, and attention:<\/strong> It directs cognitive processes, such as concentration, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/methods-of-decision-making-crucial-conversations\/\">decision-making<\/a>, self-control, coordination, adaptability, time management, critical thinking, communication, and goal-directed attention.<\/li><li><strong>Regulating emotions and fostering empathy:<\/strong> It enables you to effectively feel and express your emotions and develop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/empathetic-connection\/\">empathic connections<\/a> with others.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>The Prefrontal Cortex In-Depth<\/strong><br><br>Specific elements within the prefrontal cortex enable these two key functions. Decoding the role each of these elements plays will shed light on the intricate processes shaping your cognitive processes, emotions, and behaviors.<br><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jneurosci.org\/content\/27\/8\/1801\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dorsolateral prefrontal cortex<\/a> integrates and adjusts task-relevant information from other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-are-the-regions-of-the-brain\/\">brain regions<\/a>, enabling focused attention and informed decision-making in complex tasks.<br><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/14963333\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">anterior cingulate cortex<\/a> rapidly assesses conflicts in information to prompt adjustments in behavior, promoting self-control and adaptability in response to changing cognitive demands.<br><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/neuroscience\/ventromedial-prefrontal-cortex#:~:text=Situated%20in%20the%20medial%20portion,and%20social%20cognition%20in%20general.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ventromedial prefrontal cortex<\/a> interacts with the amygdala and other limbic structures to evaluate the emotional significance of situations. This enhances decision-making, critical thinking, and communication abilities.<br><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3898692\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mirror neuron system<\/a> plays a role in empathy by simulating observed emotional experiences, fostering a shared emotional understanding crucial for meaningful social interactions.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What does the prefrontal cortex do in the brain? How is it connected to your emotions and behaviors? One of the regions of your brain is your prefrontal cortex. Psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen explains its vital functions in his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. 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