The "executive function" area of the brain where planning, prioritizing, and reflection occur is called the _____.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer : prefrontal cortex

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Using the DSM-IV-TR, Susan Smith could be diagnosed on ____ with ____.

A. Axis I; schizophrenia B. Axis II; personality disorder C. Axis III; major depressive disorder D. Axis I; major depressive disorder

Psychology

One of the greatest challenges for any therapist treating an individual with paranoid personality disorder is in a. understanding the patient's belief system

b. earning the patient's trust. c. convincing the patient to talk about his or her beliefs. d. getting the patient to speak clearly.

Psychology

According to Sternberg, the intellectual skills used in everyday problem solving are part of ______ intelligence

Fill in the blank with correct word

Psychology

What interesting discovery about the nervous system was made in the last 15 years or so?

A) Humans only use 10% of their neurons. B) We are born with all of the neurons we will ever have. C) New neurons are formed in some brain regions. D) We are born with all of the glial cells we will ever have.

Psychology