prefrontal
Meaning: Relating to the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain, specifically the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for complex planning, decision-making, and moderating social behaviour.
The prefrontal cortex is sometimes called the brain's 'executive centre' because it governs higher-order functions such as impulse control, working memory, and long-term planning. It is one of the last brain regions to fully mature, not reaching full development until a person's mid-twenties, which helps explain risk-taking behaviour in adolescents.
Examples
- The prefrontal cortex is responsible for impulse control, which is why teenagers often struggle with reckless decision-making. 前额叶皮层负责冲动控制,这就是为什么青少年常常难以抑制冲动、做出鲁莽决定的原因。La corteza prefrontal es responsable del control de los impulsos, lo que explica que los adolescentes a menudo tengan dificultades para tomar decisiones prudentes.前頭前皮質は衝動制御を担っており、そのため思春期の若者が無謀な意思決定に苦労することが多い。전전두피질은 충동 조절을 담당하기 때문에 청소년들이 무모한 의사 결정에 어려움을 겪는 경우가 많다.
- Damage to the prefrontal cortex can result in dramatic personality changes and difficulty planning everyday tasks. 前额叶皮层的损伤可能导致显著的性格变化,以及日常事务规划能力的困难。Los daños en la corteza prefrontal pueden provocar cambios drásticos de personalidad y dificultades para planificar tareas cotidianas.前頭前皮質の損傷は、劇的な性格の変化や日常の計画立案の困難をもたらすことがある。전전두피질의 손상은 극적인 성격 변화와 일상적인 계획 수립의 어려움을 초래할 수 있다.
- Research shows that the prefrontal cortex does not fully develop until the mid-twenties, influencing young people's judgement and risk assessment. 研究表明,前额叶皮层要到二十五岁左右才完全发育,影响着年轻人的判断力和风险评估能力。La investigación muestra que la corteza prefrontal no se desarrolla completamente hasta mediados de la veintena, lo que influye en el juicio y la evaluación de riesgos de los jóvenes.研究によると、前頭前皮質は25歳頃まで完全には発達せず、若者の判断力やリスク評価に影響を与えている。연구에 따르면 전전두피질은 20대 중반까지 완전히 발달하지 않으며, 이는 젊은이들의 판단력과 위험 평가에 영향을 미친다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, medical, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin prae (before, in front of) and frontalis (of the forehead), from frons (forehead). The anatomical term became standard in neuroscience in the 19th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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