Science Behind it – Brain and Behavior
The prefrontal cortex plays a role in the regulation of complex cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
BEHAVIOR IS LINKED TO BRAIN FUNCTIONING
- The ability to control impulsive, violent behavior depends on the development of the prefrontal cortex—the “higher brain”—which governs higher functioning, such as impulse control, judgment, decision-making, and moral reasoning.
- Whether a situation is seen as threatening or safe depends on the degree of excitation of the amygdala, or “fear center.”
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