The Frontal Lobe

The frontal lobe can be divided into the pre-frontal cortex (anterior portion of the head) and the motor strip (curves over the top of the head). The functions of this lobe include:

• Planning and organizing
• Problem solving and judgement
• Attention
• Personality, behavior and emotional control
• Executive functions
• Spoken language (left frontal lobe) – Broca’s area

Frontal lobe injury can result in trouble:

• Getting started on tasks (Initiation)
• Being flexible with change
• Controlling emotions and impulses
• Expressing thoughts accurately
• Setting appropriate goals and planning to achieve them