Poor cerebral cortex functions leads to more impulsive behavior
Friday, October 21, 2011 - 22:30
in Psychology & Sociology
If the front part of the cerebral cortex is less active then people have less control over their social behavior and automatically follow their inclinations more. The research was the first to make use of magnetic stimulation (TMS) to suppress this part at the front of the prefrontal cortex. During TMS a changing magnetic field on the head temporarily influences the activity of the underlying part of the brain.