Brain areas Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
what is an area that has been shown to be involved in working memory?
A
DLPFC
2
Q
DLPFC
A
dorsolateral prefrontal cortex
3
Q
list the three main areas of the prefrontal cortex from bottom to top
A
obitofrontal, ventrolateral, dorsolateral
4
Q
the DLPFC is involved in what types of decision making
A
risky and moral decision making
5
Q
among the prefrontal lobes, which seems to have the least direct influence on social behavior?
A
the DLPFC
6
Q
what are the social areas in which the role of the DLPFC is investigated in?
A
1) social perspective taking 2) inferring the intentions of other people (theory of mind), theory of mind; 3) the suppression of selfish behavior, 4) and commitment in a relationship
7
Q
Ventral
A
The belly side of the spine
8
Q
Ventral
A
The back side of the spine
