Cognitive rigidity
Cognitive rigidity is present in many mental health disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depression, and autism spectrum disorder.
Research shows that cognitive flexibility depends on the network of the frontal lobe and "striatal" brain regions.
- The brain's frontal area is involved in higher cognitive processes, such as decision-making and problem-solving.
- The striatum area is related to reward and motivation.
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