Pfc's Role In Behavior And Response Theories

The PFC plays an essential role in behaviour and response mechanisms. The development of the brain reflects observed factors that shape and emerge the brain (Siddiqui et al. 2008). Brains that are exposed to different environmental events such as anxiety, drugs or stress may develop in very alternate ways (Siddiqui et al. 2008). Infants face multiple adversities in early life, whether it is adapting to be dependent on their parents of learning to identifying their caregivers (Kinsella et al.2009). An essential environmental factor that is significant for infants and young children is the caregiver’s relationship and behaviour with their child, sincerity and trust always makes a relationship last longer (Kinsella et al.2009). Parent-infant secure relationships can develop strong long-term effects that can lead to a healthy adulthood and a sense of security (Kinsella et al.2009). Maternal interactions can affect the progress of an area in the brain called the hypothalamic-adrenal stress axis, which is known for transmitting messages and signals to the adrenals specific areas of the body (Kinsella et …show more content…
2013). Along with the prefrontal cortex, the hippocampus and amygdala are major areas in the brain that trigger many rough emotions, such as fear (Halliwell et al. 2013). The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is divided into two parts, the orbital frontal cortex, which is connected with sensory These include connections with sensory areas such as taste and somatic sensory (Siddiqui et al. 2008). The medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) is the other major area that surrounds the most anterior part of the anterior cingulate cortex (Halliwell et al. 2013). The PFC connections with different brain regions showcases that the amygdala, hippocampus, mPFC and PFC demonstrate the phases of experiences that occur from childhood to adulthood (Halliwell et al.