Cortical brain regions engaged by masked emotional faces in adolescents and adults: an fMRI study

D S Pine1, J Grun, E Zarahn

  • 1Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-0135, USA. daniel.pine@nih.gov

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Association Areas of the Cortex

Association areas are regions of the cerebral cortex that do not have a specific sensory or motor function. Instead, they integrate and interpret information from various sources to enable higher cognitive processes such as memory, learning, and decision-making. Some key association areas include the following:
Prefrontal Association Area: This area is located in the frontal lobe and is involved in planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior. It connects with primary motor areas,...