Executive function is most closely associated with which brain region?

A) amygdala
B) hypothalamus
C) motor cortex
D) prefrontal cortex

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobes, involved in complex behaviors, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Executive Function

A set of cognitive processes including attentional control, inhibitory control, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, as well as reasoning, problem-solving, and planning.

Brain Region

An anatomically distinct area of the brain responsible for specific functions, such as the prefrontal cortex's role in decision-making.