Sentences with phrase «decreased frontal lobe»

[3] In addition, parents who drink alcohol to excess may be more likely to abuse their children due to lowered inhibitions, sharpened aggressive feelings, decreased frontal lobe functioning (which affects one's ability to deal with unexpected situations), and disrupted neurochemical functions that mediate aggressive behavior, all outcomes of alcohol abuse.

Impact on the Physiology of the Brain Blue Knot Foundation (2017) Provides information on decreased frontal lobe functioning and increased limbic system sensitivity and the impact on the left and right hemispheres of the brain in children experiencing maltreatment.

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As for cortical thinning, Dr. Zhao said that other research provides convincing evidence to support the theory that reduced cortical layer thickness in some brain regions may result in the decreased thickness of the frontal lobe, a large part of the brain that is involved in variety of functions, including emotion.

In contrast to the cognitive training group, the wait - listed and physical exercise groups showed significant decreases across sessions in the association between reaction time and frontal lobe activation.

For example, researchers are looking at how inflammation decreases the firing rate of neurons in the frontal lobe of the brain in people with depression.

UC Berkeley did a study that showed increased activity in the amygdala (the reptilian part of our brain) and decreased activity in the insular cortex and frontal lobe (responsible for willpower).