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The brain’s CEO: anterior cingulate cortex
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  • Mar 21 2023
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The brain’s CEO: anterior cingulate cortex

Who knew that a little c-shaped region in the brain takes charge of crucial functions like empathy, motivation and decision making. Introducing anterior cingulate cortex, the strategic mediator between these players
  • Written by Varsha Vivek
Anterior Cingulate Cortex - The brain's CEO The CEO's portfolio- Image of a confused girl on decisions Decision making- Decision maker Lies close to the limbic system, hence influenced by emotions a man holding many faces- Emotional regulation- Regulates emotions as it sits strategically between prefrontal cortex and amygdala People climbing a hill towards a reward star Reward Motivation- Spurs motivation on recognising reward-based joy What Keeps the CEO active Cognitive exercises- a girl solving sudoku and crossword puzzles Mindful breathing- A man meditating A girl cycling- aerobic exercise
The anterior cingulate cortex is the seat of motivation, decision-making and empathy | Illustration by Varsha Vivek

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