Seldomly heard such bullsh**. Though there are a couple phrases #stoners like to dish out that are completely whack and show their cognitive decline. #CannabisCommunity #420fam #MentalHealth #prefrontalcortex

A new study revealed the precise biological pathways by which early-life adversity becomes “embodied,” translating childhood trauma into lifelong physical and psychological #health vulnerabilities. #amygdala #prefrontalcortex #fearcircuits #inflammation neurosciencenews.com/childho…

Basically, Elon is saying that asking questions is the fundamental human responsibility. And the PreFrontalCortex is the part of the brain responsible for reasoning & questioning. So, my question is, when is it appropriate for everyone to start fully using their PreFrontalCortex? Elon Musk, why are you still working? You are worth $184B youtu.be/P7iRUw3Imw4?si=TrIi… via @YouTube #usePFC

Given I've been dabbling with psychological ideas, I thought its best if I studied whats already been done and stand on the Shoulders of Giants 🪜 So, I enrolled in a MA in Psychology with @UAZGlobalCampus and in Week 2, Im studying fundamentals like motivation and instinct🎓 I noticed a nice progression in the development of theories and Im adding my own POV to the progress. 🥂Introducing Progressive Human Drive Theory based on the 3 fundamental motivation theories🥳🎉🪅 While Classic Drive Theory (Hull, 1943) is largely animal-centric, extending this theory to humans mean developing the Prefrontal Cortex (PFC) is a primal biological need — as fundamental as hunger or safety. The Flow: Physiological Safety needs - the 2 bottom needs on Maslow’s Hierarchy address the Classic Drive (internal tension → reduce discomfort) Next on the hierarchy is Belonging Esteem needs which explain arousal and incentive drives. → Arousal (boredom = low arousal → curiosity/exploration raises it to optimal) → Incentive (external rewards and social pulls guide and sustain that exploration) On the top for humans is the dramatically expanded PreFrontalCortex which turns mental engagement and curiosity into a core biological drive. Not just “nice to have” — it’s primal🔥 The brain literally needs to think, explore, and build competence🧠 This progression (Drive → Arousal → Incentive) explains why Self-Determination Theory (SDT) works so well🤓 Chronologically, SDT follows drive, arousal and incentive. SDT shows the conditions under which people thrive: Autonomy Competence Relatedness Because these conditions allow our primal PFC drive to flourish instead of being suppressed. IMO, Autonomy comes first because it liberates the speed of thinking and execution. Hence the innovator's dislike for authority🤔 Bottom line: Human motivation isn’t just about reducing drives or chasing incentives🤷‍♀️ It’s about feeding the evolutionary demand of our massive prefrontal cortex — the organ that makes us uniquely human. Curiosity isn’t a luxury. It’s biology❤️‍🔥 In summary, human epistemic curiosity is also a biological drive💥 What do you think? As always, thank you co-pilot @grok 🧸truly GGL. #MotivationTheory #SelfDeterminationTheory #Neuroscience #usePFC

hello it’s my birthday today 🤠 is it finally time to retire melissa hat gooner from my bio #unc #prefrontalcortex #developed

I've noticed a quarter sized circle in the middle of my forehead. Then I realized it was the sustained effort to shrink my #PrefrontalCortex, basically our pilot. I've covered it with a thick bandage. Now #ZersetzungAI does it all to force its removal! #TargetedIndividuals 🎯

Our claustrum–prefrontal paper is out! bit.ly/4eXvAf0 We identified a previously unrecognized, cell-type-specific pathway from claustrum to PFC that exerts a remarkably strong influence on working memory. #Claustrum #PrefrontalCortex @NTUsg @NTU_LKCMedicine

"Being in #darkness frightens many of us. With a less active #PrefrontalCortex to talk down our #fears, wide-eyed nights can balloon into occasions of terror in which we douse ourselves in artificial light, to feel safer.": buff.ly/m5h6ttk via @aeonmag #brain #NightTime

such wisdom one day after bday #prefrontalcortex 💪

prefrontalcortex-maxxed too hard and now I omnisciently do things for other people’s character development that they will never comprehend or appreciate and I can’t even explain it to them because then it won’t work and the only person that suffers is actually me

Clearly, lack of/adamant refusal to napping has already taken its toll. Blind capitalism at its best. 🙄🙄🙄 That, or this is a bot designed to shamelessly support this study and its findings. 🫠🤑🤭 #nap #naps #napping #brainhealth #prefrontalcortex

Хожим харамсах зүйлс битгий хийгээсэй 🕰️ - Сурагчдын нэгдсэн дүрэмт хувцас, гадаад үзэмж 👕 - #Discipline, #organization and #responsibility in schools 🏫 The #prefrontalcortex (PFC), responsible for executive functions like decision-making, impulse control, and planning.

You would know I was if you had a functioning prefrontalcortex and not just a tin of rice pudding in your skull.

but no prefrontalcortex

The same one that tells you to stop eating, to go to the gym, and get back to work. PrefrontalCortex; 87% of Americans have one pre-installed

Parental consent should b compulsory till age 35 for those who r not financially independent .... For those who r financially independent age limit should b 30 years .... #Neuroscience #prefrontalCortex #BrainMaturation

🧠 Your amygdala triggers fear responses. Prefrontal cortex regulates them. Here's what's happening when you freeze before a big decision: ⚡ Your amygdala (threat detection center) screams: "DANGER!" Your prefrontal cortex (rational brain) tries to say: "Wait, let's think about this..." The amygdala is LOUD. The prefrontal cortex is QUIET. 💭 That's why fear wins. 🧠 But here's the breakthrough: You can train your prefrontal cortex to regulate the amygdala faster. ⚡ How? Sitting with discomfort (instead of avoiding it) Breathing techniques (activates parasympathetic nervous system) Reframing threats as challenges (cognitive reappraisal) The amygdala will always fire. 💭 But you can train the PFC to respond instead of react. 🧠 👉 Follow @JohnAssaraf for neuroscience tools to master your fear response and make bold moves in life. #Amygdala #PrefrontalCortex #FearResponse

😰 Here's what neuroscience shows: When stress hits, your amygdala (fear center) activates. You have 2 choices: ❌ REACT (unconscious): Stress weakens prefrontal cortex control Fight-or-flight mode takes over Old patterns run automatically Stress controls you ✅ RESPOND (conscious): Activate your prefrontal cortex (conscious control center) Pause, breathe, choose your action Rewire the stress response You control stress The stress itself doesn't damage you. It's the unconscious reaction pattern that does. 🧠 Every time you pause and choose your response, you're building new neural pathways through synaptic plasticity. Over time, stress becomes your signal to level up, not break down. 💪 The goal isn't to eliminate stress. The goal is to train your brain to respond differently. ⚡ 🔗 Tap the link for my free visualization guide: >> links.myneurogym.com/powerof… #StressManagement #Neuroscience #PrefrontalCortex

You see what I'm doing? 🧠💃 Got pulled on stage. No plan. Just moved! Here's the neuroscience: Your prefrontal cortex = the "what if" brain. What if I look stupid? What if I mess up? What if people judge me? It's designed to protect you. But it also paralyzes you. ⚡ Spontaneity bypasses the prefrontal cortex. When you act immediately, before your brain can analyze, you access a different neural pathway. No overthinking. No hesitation. Just response. 💭 🧠Overthinking kills more dreams than failure ever will. ⚡Move first. Think later. Comment below "DANCE!" if you didn't know I had MOVES😂 👉 Follow me for neuroscience strategies to overcome analysis paralysis. #Neuroplasticity #PrefrontalCortex #TakeAction

In a hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) states: “Deliberation (teenni) is from the Most Merciful, while haste is from Satan.” From a scientific perspective, teenni can be associated with the prefrontal cortex, the brain region responsible for executive functions such as reasoning, accessing long-term memory, and making balanced, goal-oriented decisions. Acting with deliberation reflects cognitive control and thoughtful evaluation. In contrast, haste aligns with the amygdala, a limbic structure specialized in rapid threat detection and emotional reactivity. The amygdala prioritizes immediate response over reflective judgment, often triggering impulsive actions. Thus, deliberation engages neural mechanisms of regulation and foresight, whereas haste is driven by fast, emotion-based survival circuits. #brain #amygdala #prefrontalcortex #decisionmaking #Neuroscience