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Prefrontal Cortex Coherence

Meaning

Prefrontal Cortex Coherence describes a state of highly synchronized electrical activity, typically in the alpha and theta frequency bands, across the various regions of the prefrontal cortex (PFC), the brain’s center for executive function. This synchronization is clinically associated with enhanced cognitive control, improved emotional regulation, and optimal decision-making capacity. Achieving this coherence is a therapeutic goal in neurofeedback and cognitive training protocols to stabilize the neurological underpinnings of stress resilience. Optimal PFC function is essential for the top-down regulation of the entire neuroendocrine system.