Memory- Frontal Lobe

Memory- Frontal Lobe

One of the main roles of the frontal lobes in memory is the storage of language and speech. Any new language a person learns is stored in either left or right frontal lobe part of the brain, depending on which side is dominant. Notably, the left side tends to be the dominant one for most people. The prefrontal cortex works hand in hand with the frontal lobe when it comes to working memory (Ward, 2015). Working memory is the storage and manipulation of information mechanisms applied when the brain needs to carry out cognitive functions like language comprehension, reasoning, and decision-making (Ward, 2015). Working memory is used, for example, when one is having a conversation and they have to figure out how to reply. Another example is when making an immediate decision. Both the frontal lobe and prefrontal cortex work hand in hand because one part stores basic information on language, and the other part helps in manipulating this information so that one responds to their immediate environment.

Suppose the frontal lobe of the brain is damaged; one of the obvious signs would be impairment in speech and language. In this case, an individual would not only have trouble coming up with coherent sentences due to forgetting words, but they would also not be able to speak well or rather politely because they cannot process and manipulate language to properly respond to their environment (Stuss, & Benson, 2019). Other memory issues that would be evident include difficulty focusing, trouble planning or sticking to a schedule, and memory loss, particularly difficulty in storing short-term memories. Further signs of damage to the frontal lobe include confabulation, which is a condition whereby one creates false memories (Wiggins & Bunin, 2019), and finally, perseveration, which is when a person carries out continuous repetition of words, actions, or thoughts without memory of doing it (Goldberg & Bilder, 2019).

References

Goldberg, E., & Bilder, R. M. (2019). The frontal lobes and hierarchical organization of cognitive control. In The frontal lobes revisited (pp. 159-187). Psychology Press.

Stuss, D. T., & Benson, D. F. (2019). The frontal lobes and language. Contemporary neuropsychology and the legacy of Luria, 29-49.

Ward, J. (2015). The student’s guide to cognitive neuroscience. Psychology press.

Wiggins, A., & Bunin, J. L. (2019). Confabulation.

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Memory- Frontal Lobe

As you have been learning, memory is more complex that it seems. Many parts of the brain are involved in creating memories. Along the way problems can be encountered that interfere with your ability to retain and recall information. Please respond to the following question in at least 200 words. Use citations and references to support your views and facts.

What is one of the roles of the frontal lobes in memory? Discuss how the prefrontal cortex can help with memory in this role, and what problems can occur with memory if this part of the brain is not working properly.

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Textbook:
Ward, J. (2019). The Student’s Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience (4th Edition). Taylor & Francis. https://purdueuniversityglobal.vitalsource.com/books/9781351035163