Overview of the functions of the cerebral cortex

Cerebral cortex

In what way does prefrontal cortex damage interfere with decision making?

Emotions: cerebral hemispheres and prefrontal cortex

Naming your emotions with specificity is one of the most underrated regulation tools available to you. Most people say "I feel bad" or "I'm triggered"—but that's not specific enough to shift your nervous system. Your brain needs precision. When you identify the exact emotion—inadequate, dismissed, resentful, anxious—you activate your prefrontal cortex. That's the part of your brain responsible for rational thinking and emotional regulation. And when it comes online, it naturally calms your amygd