What Is the Evidence for a Neural Mechanism for Working

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Essay

What is the evidence for a neural mechanism for working memory in the frontal cortex?

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder of a type involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation.

Mother's Stress

The specific stress encountered by mothers due to parenting demands, balancing family and work, and societal pressures.

Malnutrition

A condition resulting from insufficient intake of nutrients, leading to health problems.

Neurological Damage

Harm or functional impairment to the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, or any other nerves, often resulting in altered mental or physical capabilities.