anterior cingulate cortex

The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is a part of the brain located deep inside the front portion of the brain’s cortex. It plays a key role in regulating emotions, decision-making, and managing your responses to pain or stress. The ACC helps you stay focused, solve problems, and balance emotional reactions with logical thinking. It also contributes to social behaviors and the ability to adapt to changing situations. Essentially, the ACC acts as a control center that integrates feelings and thoughts to help you navigate complex tasks and emotional experiences effectively.