prefrontal cortex ↔ executive functioning

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The prefrontal cortex is identified as the brain region responsible for executive function in [1], while [2] and [3] demonstrate that changes in the prefrontal cortex directly correlate with impairments or improvements in executive functioning.

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The Effects of Attachment and Trauma on Parenting and Children's ... rsisinternational.org Alexandra Vaporidis, Lilian Njoroge · International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science 1 fact

claimMindfulness enhances connections between the prefrontal cortex and the limbic system, which suggests an improvement in executive functioning and emotion regulation.

Associations Between Sleep Duration and Cognitive Function ... humanfactors.jmir.org JMIR Human Factors 1 fact

claimInsufficient sleep impairs attention, executive function, and emotional stability, and leads to structural damage in the prefrontal cortex and neurotransmitter imbalances, mediated by chronic stress and heightened inflammatory processes.

Implications for Mental Health and Coping Strategies | OxJournal oxjournal.org oxjournal.org 1 fact

claimToxic stress impairs the functioning of the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus, which are regions of the brain responsible for memory, learning, and executive functioning.