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One of the main cortical areas. Also called the "thinking CEO" region of the brain by Harvard psychiatrist and author [[John Ratey]].
It is responsible for our actions and responses to the information provided by the [[Parietal cortex]]. Critical gatekeeper of our [[Attention]].
The PFC helps us focus over long periods of time. It helps block out irrelevant stimuli.
The PFC is involved in more complex aspects of attention and organization. It is involved in [[Emotional control]].
Functional brain imaging studies have shown that when subjects use cognitive strategies to try and reduce negative emotions, an increase of activity can be observed in the cortical, thinking brain, such as the PFC. This was mentioned by [[Organize Your Mind Organize Your Life]]. The PFC can dampen the [[Amygdala]].
To stay in control and keep our thinking brain active, we need to [[Make a conscious effort to think in order to remain rational and calm down]].
To calm down our emotions, a widely recognized strategy is called [[Cognitive reappraisal]].
The prefrontal cortex is a control node; an area responsible for our actions and responses. Fed with all the information about a stimuli, it decides to redirect our attention (or not).
It helps us block irrelevant stimuli, and can maintain our attention on what matters most.
[[Attention starts with orientation and continues with sustained focus]].