On the Tip of the Tongue: What Happens in the Brain When a Word Eludes You?
Although it may seem like a simple mental ‘block,’ researchers have found that, during these moments, several areas of the brain work together to retrieve the missing word. Three key regions play a role in this process: the anterior cingulate cortex, the prefrontal cortex, and the insula. The anterior cingulate cortex acts as a monitor,…
