Dorsolateral

Question 1

ALL IMPORTANT

What does the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) contribute to?

Answer 1

Most executive functions

Question 2

What can damage to the DLPFC cause?

Answer 2

• Impairments in:
  . Goal-directed behavior,
  . Concrete thinking,
  . Judgment and insight,
• Deficits in working memory,
• Perseverative responses,
• Disinterest and apathy

Question 3

Which mental health disorders has the DLPFC been found to play a role in?

Answer 3

• Schizophrenia
• Major depressive dis. (MDD)
• Generalized anxiety dis. (GAD)
• Obsessive-compulsive (OCD)

Question 4

True or False: The DLPFC is solely responsible for emotional regulation.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Damage to the DLPFC can lead to _______ in working memory.

Answer 5

deficits

Question 6

List some impairments caused by DLPFC damage.

Answer 6

• Goal-directed behavior impairments
• Concrete thinking impairments
• Impaired judgment
• Deficits in working memory
• Perseverative responses
• Disinterest and apathy

Question 7

What is a key role of the DLPFC in relation to behavior?

Answer 7

Executive functions