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 …

The frontal lobe is among the most complex and intriguing regions of the brain from basic
and clinical neuroscience perspectives. It is composed of primary motor and premotor …

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 …

The frontal lobes are often referred to as the seat of cognition and higher-order processing
that play a role in virtually all domains of neuropsychological functioning; however, the …

The frontal lobes serve as the “senior executive” of the brain; through the assimilation and
fusion of perceptual, volitional, cognitive, and emotional processes, it modulates and shapes …

The advent of cognitive neuroscience as a discipline has accelerated research on the
functions of the prefrontai cortex (PFC). The cognitive neuroscience perspective has led to …

Understanding the role of the frontal lobes in the relationship between brain and behavior
demands a concept of brain organization. Most brain function underlying overt behavior is …

Cognitive control is the ability to direct mental function and behavior in accord with internally
represented intentions or goals. This ability is fundamental to all higher cognitive faculties …

The clinical neuropsychological literature includes under the rubric of executive function a
wide range of cognitive processes, such as focused and sustained attention, fluency, and …

Proceeding from the assumptions that specific frontal regions control discrete functions and
that very basic cognitive processes can be systematically manipulated to reveal those …