Prefrontal cortex

Other Disorders

In the last few decades, brain imaging systems have been used to determine brain region volumes and nerve linkages. Several studies have indicated that reduced volume and interconnections of the frontal lobes with other brain regions is common in incarcerated criminals, sociopaths, drug addicts, and many schizophrenics. Based on this, it is felt that at least some of the human abilities to feel guilt or remorse, and to interpret reality, lie in the prefrontal cortex.

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