How does the prefrontal cortex contribute to sustained attention during demanding tasks?

(2022) Volumetric Variability of the Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex Reflects the Propensity for Engaging in High-Stakes Gambling Behavior. ... (2016) Less Is More ... Oct 1, 2018 ... Abstract. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is central to flexible, goal-directed cognition, and understanding its representational code is an ... ... prefrontal cortex activation across adolescence and young adulthood · Braams ... These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information. Jul 1, 2022 ... Adolescents were risk machines who lacked the decision-making powers of a fully developed prefrontal cortex—and liable to harm themselves and ... In fact, recent research has found that adult and teen brains work differently. Adults think with the prefrontal cortex, the brain's rational part. This is ... Nevertheless, it may be possible to vary the degree to which the representation maintained in working memory can be updated with information from sensory ... Aug 7, 2023 ... ... prefrontal cortex that will be reviewed here. ... prefrontal cortical regions are necessary for maintaining face and vocal information in memory? ... do not overlap in either sensory input or motor output modality ... is the poor efficiency of information processing in human posterior prefrontal cortex. Jul 12, 2022 ... The frontal lobes are important for voluntary movement, expressive language and for managing higher level executive functions. Executive ... Nov 20, 2014 ... Maintenance of non-consciously presented information engages the prefrontal cortex ... Conscious processing is generally seen as required for ...