Prefrontal Cortex: Developmental Differences, Executive and Cognitive Functions and Role in Neurological Disorders (Neuroscience Research Progress)

Robert O. Collins

ISBN 10: 1626186634 / ISBN 13: 9781626186637

Published by Nova Science Publishers, Inc., 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Prefrontal Cortex: Developmental Differences, Executive and Cognitive Functions and Role in Neurological Disorders (Neuroscience Research Progress)
• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626186634
• ISBN 13: 9781626186637
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain, lying in front of the motor and premotor areas and has been implicated in planning complex cognitive behavior, personality expression, decision making and moderating social behaviour. In this book, the authors discuss the developmental differences, executive and cognitive functions and role in neurological disorders relating to the functioning of the prefrontal cortex. Topics include developmental long-chain omega-3 fatty acid deficiency and prefrontal cortex pathology in psychiatric disorders; addiction and the prefrontal cortex; cognitive functioning and prefrontal cortex damage in children and adolescents; prefrontal cortex dysfunction and neurocognitive deficits in schizophrenia; and the developmental relationship between executive function and the prefrontal cortex in young children.