What is Prefrontal cortex (PFC)?

The prefrontal cortex is like the brain’s boss for thinking and planning, it helps you make good choices and stay focused.

Imagine your brain is a big city with lots of workers, each doing their own job. The prefrontal cortex is like the mayor, it tells everyone what to do and when. When you're playing a game, deciding which toy to pick next, or remembering to put your socks on before leaving home, that’s the prefrontal cortex helping out.

Think of it as having two parts: one for thinking about what's happening right now (like being in the middle of a fun game), and another for planning ahead (like knowing you need to finish your homework before going out to play). These parts work together so you can think clearly, control your feelings, and stay calm even when things get tricky.

Without the prefrontal cortex, it would be like having a city without a mayor, everything might happen at once, and no one knows what to do next! The prefrontal cortex is like the brain’s boss for thinking and planning, it helps you make good choices and stay focused.

Imagine your brain is a big city with lots of workers, each doing their own job. The prefrontal cortex is like the mayor, it tells everyone what to do and when. When you're playing a game, deciding which toy to pick next, or remembering to put your socks on before leaving home, that’s the prefrontal cortex helping out.