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Prefrontal Cortex: Developmental Differences, Executive and Cognitive Functions and Role in Neurological Disorders

Book information

Publisher
Nova Science
Year
2013
ISBN
9781626186637, 9781626186644
Google Books ID
DLOMmgEACAAJ
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (6012437 bytes)
Series
Neuroscience Research Progress
Pages
189\201
Time added
2024-02-03 19:43:44

Description

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain, lying in front of the motor and premotor areas and has been implicated in planning complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making and moderating social behaviour. In this book, the authors discuss the developmental differences, executive and cognitive functions and role in neurological disorders relating to the functioning of the prefrontal cortex. Topics include developmental long-chain omega-3 fatty acid deficiency and prefrontal cortex pathology in psychiatric disorders; addiction and the prefrontal cortex; cognitive functioning and prefrontal cortex damage in children and adolescents; prefrontal cortex dysfunction and neurocognitive deficits in schizophrenia; and the developmental relationship between executive function and the prefrontal cortex in young children.

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