This article reviews, analyses, and provides commentary on the most recent major works
pertaining to frontal lobe function. Other references are included, but only as they arise …

Historically, frontal lobe functions have been poorly under-Stood. Although their role in
emotion and psychopathology was recognized early on (Moniz, 1940), the prefrontal cortex …

Historically, the prefrontal cortex has been symbolically described using a multitude of vivid
metaphors,'uncharted provinces of the brain', being a typical example. Recently, however …

The second edition of Principles of Frontal Lobe Function is a newly organized, and
thoroughly updated, volume divided into 9 different sections, each co-edited by leaders in …

The function of the frontal lobes has histori-cally been shrouded in mystery and misconcep-
tion, with the earliest functional assessment based solely on observations of the behavioral …

Although this is a time of unprecedented progress in cognitive neuroscience, clinicians who
evaluate and treat frontal lobe dysfunction still face many of the frustrations encountered by …

The frontal lobes, which constitute about one-third of the entire cerebral cortex, have long
fascinated scientific explorers of human behavior. There are multiple reasons for this: the …

Recent research into the functions of the frontal lobes is transforming our understanding of
this important brain region. This chapter offers an overview of the frontal lobes and …

The frontal lobes are, in many ways, the most enigmatic of brain regions. This large mass of
tissue was long thought to be largely “silent” because no obvious deficits may appear …

The functions of the frontal lobes have historically been shrouded in mystery and
misconceptions, with the earliest functional assessment based solely on observations of the …