Functions
Acting or done without forethought.
What is impulsivity?
in the most anterior (front) part of the brain
Where is the frontal lobe?
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
What is memory?
What happens if you damage your frontal lobe?
What is personality changes, impulsivity, and trouble concentrating
The principal method of human communication, consists of words used in a structured and conventional way and conveyed by speech, writing, or gesture
What is language?
Frontal lobe difficulties can lead to…
What is executive functioning issues and ADHD
A behavior that communicates an emotional state or attitude. It can be verbal or nonverbal and can occur with or without self-awareness.
What is emotional expression?
damage to the frontal lobe can occur from this.
What is head trauma or neurodegenerative disease?
a neurotransmitter that plays a role in reward and motivation, and is heavily active in the frontal lobe.
What is dopamine?
A construction worker who lost most of his left frontal lobe in an accident and experienced personality changes, helping psychologists to understand the correlation between the frontal lobe and personality.
Who is Phineas Gage?