Right Prefrontal Cortex

Definition

The right prefrontal cortex is a part of the brain located in the front, responsible for decision-making, social behavior, and personality expression.

Analogy

Think of the right prefrontal cortex as the captain of a ship. It's making decisions about where to go next (decision-making), how to interact with other ships (social behavior), and what flag to fly (personality expression).

Related terms

Frontal Lobe: This is the larger section of the brain where the prefrontal cortex resides. It's involved in many functions including reasoning, motor skills, higher level cognition, and expressive language.

Cognitive Functioning: This refers to a range of high-level brain functions including thinking, learning, problem-solving and memory.

Neuroplasticity: This term describes the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.