prefrontal
adj. C1 Advanced US //pɹiˈfɹəntəɫ// UK //pɹɪfɹˈʌntəl// pre·frontal
adj. relating to the part of the brain at the front of the head. This area is responsible for thinking, making plans, and controlling your behavior.
adj. relating to or situated in the front part of the brain, specifically the region behind the forehead. Often used in medical or psychological contexts to describe cognitive functions like decision-making and impulse control.
The prefrontal cortex helps you make good choices.
Damage to the prefrontal area of the brain can lead to significant changes in a person's personality and ability to plan.
Neuroscientists have long studied how the prefrontal lobes develop during adolescence, as these structures are essential for the maturation of executive functions and social judgment.