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<p>The prefrontal cortex makes up over 10% of the volume of the brain, The PFC contains the Brodmann areas 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 24, 25, 44, 46 and 47&nbsp; This brain region has been implicated in planning complex cognitive behavior, personality expression,
    decision making, moderating social behavior, and moderating certain aspects of speech and language. The basic activity of this brain region is considered to be orchestration of thoughts and actions in accordance with internal goals. The most typical
    psychological term for functions carried out by the prefrontal cortex area is executive function. Executive function relates to abilities to differentiate among conflicting thoughts, determine good and bad, better and best, same and different, future
    consequences of current activities, working toward a defined goal, prediction of outcomes, expectation based on actions, and social "control" (the ability to suppress urges that, if not suppressed, could lead to socially unacceptable outcomes)..</p>
<p>Patients with prefrontal cortex damage can experience blunted emotional responses, which may be another factor that negatively affects their ability to make decisions.</p>
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