The core of our emotional intelligence

Below the cerebral cortex, we have four distinct areas, which I have outlined in the image below:

An illustration shows the brain with the parts of limbic system highlighted.
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The parts shown in the illustration are as follows:

  • The cerebral cortex: Top layers of the brain
  • Anterior cingulate cortex: Regulates empathy and emotions
  • Angular gyrus: Comprehension of language and combined sensory information
  • Back of brain
  • The cerebellum
  • The brain stem
  • Insula: Regulates pain and disgust responses
  • Front of brain
  • Inferior frontal gyrus: Guidance of movements and assessment intentions.

These areas are within the limbic (emotional) system, located in the central part of our brain, ...

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