Frontal Lobe FunctionsAmerican Stroke Foundation·January 25, 2023Cognitive WellnessStroke EducationWellnessHeat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke Frontal Lobe Functions: Coordinating voluntary movementsImpulse control (decision making)Assessing similarities and differences between two objects Forming and retaining long-term memoriesUnderstanding language, linguistic memories, and speakingEmotional regulation and expressionPersonality developmentAttention regulation Injuries to the frontal lobe may cause: Inability to engage in decision-making or poor decision-making skillsDifficulties with planning, executive functioning, and attentionLoss of memorySudden or dramatic changes in personalityChanges in emotionsDifficulty understanding social cuesDifficulty with empathy or relating to other’s emotionsChanges in motor skills and spatial reasoning abilities