mental development

the progressive changes in mental processes due to maturation, learning, and experience. See cognitive development.

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February 2nd 2025

frontal cortex

the cerebral cortex of the frontal lobe. It is associated with decision making, planning, insight, judgment, the ability to concentrate, and impulse control. See also prefrontal cortex.