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Neural Basis of Cognitive Flexibility
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Which brain region is primarily responsible for cognitive control, including the ability to switch between tasks and inhibit prepotent responses?
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Prefrontal cortex
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The prefrontal cortex, particularly the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), is the primary brain region involved in cognitive control. It is responsible for executive functions such as task switching, response inhibition, and working memory.