The Area in the Brain That Plans, Anticipates, and Controls

question 107

Multiple Choice

The area in the brain that plans, anticipates, and controls impulses is the _____ cortex.

• A) prefrontal
• B) parietal
• C) temporal
• D) striate

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Definitions:

Comorbid

The coexistence of two or more disorders or diseases in the same individual, often complicating diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or other types of substance use disorders.

Prenatal Risk Factors

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