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| − | PFC is a state of mind that is most suitable for learning and making decisions. It works when there is no threat ([[FFFF]]). It uses most of the time [[system 1]], but in [[RPE]] can activate [[system 2]]. | + | PFC is a state of mind that is most suitable for learning and making decisions. It is named after the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prefrontal_cortex Prefrontal Cortex], which seems to be heavily involved in this state. It works when there is no threat ([[FFFF]]). It uses most of the time [[system 1]], but in [[RPE]] can activate [[system 2]]. |
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| + | PFC seems to be controlled in the [[vmPFC]] (as was written in a summary of an [https://www.haaretz.co.il/news/health/research/.premium-1.4397957 article in Haaretz] (Hebrew)) | ||
[[category: decision making]] | [[category: decision making]] | ||
[[category: psychology]] | [[category: psychology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:40, 31 August 2017
PFC is a state of mind that is most suitable for learning and making decisions. It is named after the Prefrontal Cortex, which seems to be heavily involved in this state. It works when there is no threat (FFFF). It uses most of the time system 1, but in RPE can activate system 2.
PFC seems to be controlled in the vmPFC (as was written in a summary of an article in Haaretz (Hebrew))